# Wolves legend Parkes passes away at 79

Parkes, a legendary player for English football club Wolverhampton Wanderers, has died at the age of 79. He was a key part of the team during its successful run in the 1970s. His death marks the loss of a cherished figure in the club's history.

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### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c5y3d1l0236o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:28:38 GMT