Ernie Pym Explained

Ernie Pym
Fullname:Ernest Frederick Pym
Birth Date:23 March 1935
Birth Place:Torquay, England
Death Place:Torbay, England
Position:Left winger
Years1:–1957
Clubs1:St. Marychurch
Years2:1957–1965
Clubs2:Torquay United
Caps2:284
Goals2:83
Years3:1965–19??
Clubs3:Poole Town
Clubs4:Bridgwater Town
Totalcaps:284+
Totalgoals:83+

Ernest Frederick Pym (23 March 1935 – 22 October 2004) was an English professional footballer who played all of his professional career as a left-winger for his local side Torquay United. He joined Torquay in September 1957 from local side St. Marychurch and as one of Eric Webber's most inspired signings went on to score 83 times in 284 league appearances, before leaving for non-league Poole Town in 1965. He is Torquay United's 6th all-time top goal scorer with 187 goals from 305 games playing left-midfield.

He joined non-league Bridgwater Town and playing alongside former Torquay teammate Tommy Northcott helped Bridgwater win the Western League title in 1968. He had 2 children and 6 grandchildren.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: Tommy Northcott dies. Bridgwater Town F.C.. 1 October 2008. 28 January 2009.