Former Derby County player Jack Parry has sadly passed away at the age of 90.
The inside-forward spent 17 years at the Baseball Ground between 1948-65 and proudly sits fifth in the club’s all-time appearances record list, behind Kevin Hector, Ron Webster, Roy McFarland and Steve Bloomer.
His 483 league appearances for the club is only bettered by Kevin Hector who made 486, whilst his 110 goals for the club places him ninth in the list of all-time top goalscorers.
Derby County’s deepest condolences and thoughts are with the family and friends of Jack Parry at this difficult time.
Jack Parry In Profile
Parry, born in July 1931, played for Derby Boys before signing for the Rams in 1948 at the age of 17. Two years on from their FA Cup success, the likes of Leon Leuty, Raich Carter and Reg Harrison were amongst the squad.
An inside-forward by trade, Parry scored on his debut in April 1949 against Aston Villa before making his breakthrough two years later. He was the club’s top goalscorer in 1951/52, whilst he scored 24 goals in 34 games in 1955/56 but suffered a back injury which ruled him out for the campaign in a top-of-the-table clash against Grimsby Town.
He returned from injury the following season as Derby were crowned Division Three North champions, and was handed the captain’s armband during their Second Division campaign.
Parry would remain loyal to the Rams and moved to wing-half towards the end of his career before losing his place in the squad during the 1965/66 campaign. He moved briefly to Boston United before hanging up his boots at the end of that season.
Parry was a popular member of the Rams’ dressing room and had four brothers who also played competitive football. Cyril played for Notts County, Ray for Bolton Wanderers and England, whilst Reg and Glynn both played non-league football.
In total, Parry made 517 appearances for Derby, scoring 110 goals, with 105 coming in the league.