Ernest Frederick Pym (23 March 1935 – 22 October 2004[1]) 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.

Ernie Pym
Personal information
Full name Ernest Frederick Pym
Date of birth (1935-03-23)23 March 1935
Place of birth Torquay, England
Date of death 22 October 2004(2004-10-22) (aged 69)
Place of death Torbay, England
Position(s) Left winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
0000–1957 St. Marychurch
1957–1965 Torquay United 284 (83)
1965–19?? Poole Town
Bridgwater Town
Total 284+ (83+)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Ernie Pym". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
  2. ^ "Tommy Northcott dies". Bridgwater Town F.C. 1 October 2008. Retrieved 28 January 2009.[permanent dead link]