Ernie Phythian
Ernest Rixon Phythian (16 July 1942 – 3 August 2020) was an English professional footballer. He played as a striker. His career lasted between 1960 and 1968. Phythian made over 250 appearances in the Football League, scoring nearly 100 goals.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ernest Rixon Phythian | ||
| Date of birth | 16 July 1942 | ||
| Place of birth | Farnworth, England | ||
| Date of death | 3 August 2020 (aged 78) | ||
| Place of death | Johannesburg, South Africa | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Bolton Wanderers | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1960–1961 | Bolton Wanderers | 10 | (3) |
| 1962–1965 | Wrexham | 134 | (44) |
| 1965–1968 | Hartlepools United | 124 | (51) |
| Southern Suburbs | |||
| Total | 268 | (98) | |
| National team | |||
| England Youth | |||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
He later played for Wrexham and Hartlepools United before moving to South Africa to play with Southern Suburbs.
Phythian died on 3 August 2020, aged 78, in Johannesburg, South Africa.[1]
References
- ↑ "Ernie Phythian: Ex-Wrexham, Hartlepool United and Bolton striker dies". 12 August 2020 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
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