Derek Parker (footballer)

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Derek Parker (born June 23, 1926 in Colchester) is an English former footballer. He played as an inside-forward, but later switched to half-back.

Parker joined West Ham United from Grays Athletic in October 1944. He made a total of 199 League appearances for the East London club between 1946 and 1957. He also made eight cup appearances, and over 200 Football Combination appearances with the reserve team.

He was signed by Colchester United, then managed by Benny Fenton (brother of Hammers manager Ted) in March 1957. He went on to make 130 League appearances for the club.

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  • Hogg, Tony (2005). Who's Who of West Ham United. Profile Sports Media, 159. ISBN 1 903135 50 8. 

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