Jack Parry

Who is Jack Parry?

Jack Parry is an English footballer who spent 20 seasons of his career with Derby County. Parry came from a Derby football family. One brother, Ray, played for Bolton Wanderers and England, while another Glyn, was on Derby County's staff and Cyril played for Notts County. Like Geoff Barrowcliffe and Albert Mays, Parry might have made a bigger name in football had he moved to a more successful club.

A scheming inside-forward, Parry played for Derby County from 1949 to 1965, playing a total of 517 games and scoring 105 goals in League football. He later played for Boston United

In Third Division North, 1955–56, Parry had a prolific season scoring 24 goals in 34 leagues games, however his season was ended by injury in the key clash with Grimsby Town, watched by 33,330 at the Baseball Ground.

The following season, 1956–57, Parry established himself at wing-half and club captain.

Parry's wit made him a popular member of the dressing-room and once Ralph Hann was treating him in a match. Fearing concussion, Hann asked him where he was. "I'm at Wembley, we're beating Brazil 2-0 and I've scored both." Parry replied.