Cup Finalist’s Letter (video)

1 September 1939

Mexborough & Swinton Times, September 16, 1939

Cup FinalistĀ“s Letter

A letter was read from Clifford Parker, who, with Portsmouth, played in this seasonĀ“s cup final at Wembley, thanking the Council for their good wishes, and assuring them that it would always be his endeavour to uphold the prestige of his native village.

You Tube Video of the 1939 Final,

Clifford Parker wears the Number 11 shirt for Portsmouth and scores the Third and Fourth Goals

From Wikipedia:

Henry Clifford “Cliff” Parker (6 September 1913 – 1983) was an English footballer born in Denaby , Yorkshire , who played as an outside left for Doncaster Rovers and Portsmouth in the Football League .

During the War he worked at the aircraft factory in Hamble-le-Rice and also played football for their works team Folland Aircraft .

He scored twice as Portsmouth beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-1 in the 1939 FA Cup Final .

Clifford Parker played for Portsmouth from 1933 to 1951. He scored 57 goals in 242 Appearances

 

Topical Times Trade Card 1934

Note : Clifford Parker played for Denaby United and Mexborough in 1930/1 and was transferred to Doncaster Rovers on 24th August 1931 at the age of 17.

He was transferred from Doncaster to Portsmouth on 11th December 1933 at the age of 20. At this time he was 5′ 6″ tall and weighed 10 stone

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