Ernie Phythian - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia

Full name Ernest Rixon Phythian 1959–1961 Bolton Wanderers Name Ernie Phythian		Playing position Striker Role Footballer Years Team Position Forward

Date of birth (1942-07-16) 16 July 1942 (age 73)
Place of birth Farnworth, England

Ernest Rixon "Ernie" Phythian (born 16 July 1942) is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker. Active between 1959 and 1968, Phythian made over 250 appearances in the Football League, scoring nearly 100 goals.

Career

Born in Farnworth, Phythian began his career with Bolton Wanderers, and he also played for Wrexham and Hartlepools United before moving to South Africa to pay with Southern Suburbs.

References

Ernie Phythian Wikipedia

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