Ernie Phythian

Ernest Rixon Phythian (16 July 1942 – 3 August 2020) was an English professional footballer. He played as a striker. His career lasted between 1960 and 1968. Phythian made over 250 appearances in the Football League, scoring nearly 100 goals.

He later played for Wrexham and Hartlepools United before moving to South Africa to play with Southern Suburbs.

Phythian died on 3 August 2020, aged 78, in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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Category:1942 births
Category:2020 deaths
Category:English footballers
Category:Hartlepool United F.C. players
Category:Sportspeople from Greater Manchester