Wolves have paid tribute to former goalkeeper Phil Parkes, who has died aged 79.
Parkes, who was 6ft 4in and known affectionately as Lofty, spent almost two decades at the club and made 382 appearances in total before his departure in 1978.
Wolves described Parkes, who played in a club record 127 consecutive league appearances in the early 1970s, as "one of the greatest ever goalkeepers to represent the club".
"Legendary Wolves goalkeeper Phil Parkes sadly passed away this morning at the age of 79," the club said.
"Asked in 2024 how he'd like his Wolves career to be remembered, he said: 'I hope my Wolves career is remembered with joy. I loved playing for this football club, I had a great time, so I just hope all the supporters enjoyed it too'.
"The thoughts and prayers are with Lofty's loved ones at this sad time."
Parkes joined Wolves as a schoolboy in 1960 and turned professional four years later, saving a penalty on his debut in a 3-2 win against Preston in 1966.
He also saved two penalties in Wolves' UEFA Cup semi-final win against Ferencvaros in 1972 before the West Midlands club went on to lose 3-2 on aggregate to Tottenham in the final.
Injury denied Parkes an appearance at Wembley in the 1974 League Cup final when Bill McGarry's side defeated Manchester City 2-1, while his last game for Wolves was in a 2-1 win at West Ham in 1978.
Parkes finished his playing career abroad, appearing for North American Soccer League clubs Vancouver Whitecaps, Chicago Sting, San Jose Earthquakes and Toronto Blizzard as well as American Soccer League side Oklahoma City Slickers.
