Steve Perks
{{Short description|English footballer (1963–2021)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2021}}
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|fullname = Stephen John Perks
|birth_date = {{birth date|1963|4|19|df=y}}
|birth_place = Bridgnorth, England
|death_date = {{death date and age|2021|4|28|1963|4|19|df=y}}
|death_place = Shrewsbury, England
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|position = Goalkeeper
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|youthclubs1 = Shrewsbury Town
|years1 = 1982–1992
|clubs1 = Shrewsbury Town
|caps1 = 243
|goals1 = 0
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|clubs2 = Torquay United
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|clubs3 = Telford United
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|clubs4 = Stafford Rangers
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Stephen John Perks (19 April 1963 – 28 April 2021) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Early life
Born in Bridgnorth, Perks attended William Brookes School in Much Wenlock, leaving at the age of 16.{{Cite web|url=https://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/football/shrewsbury-town-fc/2021/04/28/former-goalkeeper-and-shrewsbury-town-hero-steve-perks-has-died-aged-58/|title=Former goalkeeper and Shrewsbury Town hero Steve Perks has died, aged 58|first=Lewis|last=Cox|website=www.shropshirestar.com}}
Career
After making his debut for the club in the Welsh Cup in February 1982, Perks made 243 appearances in the Football League for Shrewsbury Town,{{Hugman|15630|accessdate=29 April 2021}} and 292 appearances in all competitions. He later played non-league football for Torquay United, Telford United and Stafford Rangers.{{ENFA}}
Later life and death
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.
References
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Category:English men's footballers
Category:Shrewsbury Town F.C. players
Category:Torquay United F.C. players
Category:Telford United F.C. players
Category:Stafford Rangers F.C. players
Category:English Football League players
Category:Men's association football goalkeepers
Category:British estate agents (people)
Category:Sportspeople from Bridgnorth
Category:Footballers from Shropshire
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