Jim Parker (rugby union), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jim Parker (rugby union)

New Zealand rugby union footballer and coach (1897-1980)

Date of Birth: 01-Feb-1897

Place of Birth: Lyttelton, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Date of Death: 11-Sep-1980

Profession: rugby union player, diarist

Nationality: New Zealand

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

James Hislop Parker (1 February 1897 – 11 September 1980) was a New Zealand soldier, sportsman and businessman.
He achieved distinction as a sprinter before representing his country at rugby union, including as a member of so-called "Invincibles" team of 1924–25.
He was a decorated World War I veteran, and had a business career that included service as chairman of the New Zealand Apple and Pear Marketing Board.