David Parkes (footballer, born 1950)

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David Parkes
Personal information
Full name David Parkes
Date of birth (1950-04-07) 7 April 1950 (age 74)
Place of birth Dublin, Ireland
Position(s) Left-back
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1967–1968 St Patrick's Athletic 20 (0)
1968–1969 Drogheda 21 (1)
1969–1973 Bohemians 75 (4)
1973–1975 Shamrock Rovers 58 (0)
1975–1977 Waterford 44 (2)
International career
League of Ireland XI
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

David Parkes (born 7 April 1950 in Dublin) is an Irish former soccer player who was active during the 1960s and 1970s. After retiring he became a singer .

Parkes made his League of Ireland debut for St Patrick's Athletic in 1967 and signed for Bohemians in 1969. He played his part in Bohs FAI Cup winning campaign of 1970 where he formed a solid full-back partnership with John Doran. He spent 4 seasons at Dalymount Park making 76 appearances in the league and 3 appearances in European competition.

He signed for Shamrock Rovers in January 1973 where he stayed for two and a half years. He later played for Waterford and Drogheda United.

His son Gary played for Rovers Under 16s in the 90s.

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