Harry Parfitt

Henry Edward Parfitt (26 September 1929 — 17 October 2012) was a Welsh professional footballer who played as a full back.

Harry Parfitt
Personal information
Full name Henry Edward Parfitt[1]
Date of birth (1929-09-26)26 September 1929
Place of birth Cardiff, Wales
Date of death 17 October 2012(2012-10-17) (aged 83)
Place of death Newport, Wales
Position(s) Full back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1949–1952 Cardiff City 0 (0)
1952–1954 Torquay United 58 (0)
1954–1955 Cardiff City 1 (0)
Worcester City
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Parfitt began his career with his hometown club Cardiff City, signing in 1949. However, he was unable to break into the first team and was allowed to join Torquay United,[2] as part of an agreement between the clubs where Cardiff would send players deemed not ready for first team football at a higher level. In exchange, Cardiff received first refusal on any Torquay players.[3]

Parfitt spent two seasons with Torquay, making over 50 appearances when Cardiff chose to resign him, offering £2500. However, Torquay's board of directors demanded double for his sale and Cardiff were forced into paying the £5000 fee but subsequently ended their partnership with the club.[3] He returned to Cardiff but made only one appearance, in a match against Bolton Wanderers, before being released. He later played for Worcester City.[2]

References
  1. "Harry Parfitt". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  2. Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 148. ISBN 1-85983-462-0.
  3. Shepherd, Richard (2007). The Cardiff City Miscellany. Pitch books. ISBN 1-905411-04-9.
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