Personal information | |||
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Full name | Stephen John Perks[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1963-04-19)19 April 1963 | ||
Place of birth | Bridgnorth, England | ||
Date of death | 28 April 2021(2021-04-28) (aged 58) | ||
Place of death | Shrewsbury, England | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Youth career | |||
Shrewsbury Town | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1982–1992 | Shrewsbury Town | 243 | (0) |
Torquay United | |||
Telford United | |||
Stafford Rangers | |||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Stephen John Perks (19 April 1963 – 28 April 2021) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Born in Bridgnorth,[1] Perks attended William Brookes SchoolinMuch Wenlock, leaving at the age of 16.[2]
After making his debut for the club in the Welsh Cup in February 1982,[2] Perks made 243 appearances in the Football League for Shrewsbury Town,[1] and 292 appearances in all competitions.[2] He later played non-league football for Torquay United, Telford United and Stafford Rangers.[3]
He also played cricket for Much Wenlock Cricket Club.[2]
After retiring from football Perks worked as an estate agent in Shrewsbury, before dying on 28 April 2021 aged 58. He was survived by two children.[2]
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