Tony Parkes, commonly associated with Blackburn Rovers, has recent news coverage confirming his passing in April 2026 at age 76. He is widely remembered as a long-time club figure, earning the nickname “Mr Blackburn Rovers,” and he spent decades at the club as both player and coach.[1][4]
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If you’d like, I can summarize a timeline of his career at Blackburn Rovers, or pull together a short obituary-style overview with key dates and quotes from club statements.
Blackburn Rovers icon Tony Parkes passed away at age 76 on Wednesday night, April 22, 2026.The Sheffield native played in 350 games for the Championship club in his soccer career between 1970 and 1982.Parkes...
www.geo.tvThe former Rovers star made 350 appearances for the club and managed them six times
www.gbnews.comFormer Blackburn Rovers player and coach Tony Parkes has passed away at the age of 76
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