Career
Parry came from a Derby football family. One brother, Ray, played for Bolton Wanderers and England, while another Glyn, was on Derby County"s staff and Cyril played for N ottinghamshire County. Like Geoff Barrowcliffe and Albert Mays, Parry might have made a bigger name in football had he moved to a more successful club
A scheming inside-forward, Parry played for Derby County from 1949 to 1965, playing a total of 517 games (a club record until Kevin Hector overtook it) and scoring 105 goals in League football.
He later played for Boston United
In Third Division North, 1955-1956, Parry had a prolific season scoring 24 goals in 34 leagues games, however his season was ended by injury (Ray de Gruchy foul, leaving Parry with a back injury) in the key clash with Grimsby Town, watched by 33,330 at the Baseball Ground. The following season, 1956-1957, Parry established himself at wing-half and club captain.
Fearing concussion, Hann asked him where he was. "I"m at Wembley, we"re beating Brazil 2-0 and I"ve scored both." Parry replied.
