Quick Info
| Profession | Professional footballer and coach |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 05/05/1949 |
| Age | 76 years (died on 22, Apr, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Sheffield, England |
| Date of Death | 22/04/2026 |
Latest News about Tony Parkes (Footballer)
22/04/2026
Tony Parkes, affectionately known as 'Mr Blackburn Rovers', died on 22 April 2026 at the age of 76. Blackburn Rovers confirmed his passing, paying tribute to a 'true club legend' and announcing a special tribute at their final home game of the season on 2 May.
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Bio/Wiki
| Anthony Parkes, affectionately known as 'Mr Blackburn Rovers', was an English professional football player and manager who served Blackburn Rovers for 34 years as both a player and coach. |
Personal Life
| Health Issues | Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2020 |
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Career
| Playing Career | Played for Buxton (1969-70, 33 goals), Blackburn Rovers (1970-1982, 350 games, 38 goals; Division Three Champions 1974-75) |
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| Coaching Career | Coach at Blackburn Rovers; scout as of 2011; caretaker manager for Blackburn Rovers (6 times), Blackpool (2008-2009) |
| Club Tenure | Joined Blackburn Rovers as a player in 1970 and remained with the club until 2004 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Versatile midfield player | |
| 2. Most recent role: caretaker manager at Blackpool | |
| 3. Known affectionately as 'Mr Blackburn Rovers' |