Doc Parker, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Doc Parker

American baseball player

Date of Birth: 14-Jun-1872

Place of Birth: Theresa, New York, United States

Date of Death: 03-Mar-1941

Profession: baseball player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About Doc Parker

  • Harley Park Parker (June 14, 1872 – March 3, 1941) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1893 through 1901 for the Chicago Colts (1893, 1895–1896) and Cincinnati Reds (1901).
  • Listed at 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m), 200 pounds (91 kg), Parker threw and batted right-handed.
  • He was born in Theresa, New York.
  • His younger brother, Jay Parker, also played in the majors. In a four-season career, Parker posted a 5–8 record with 24 strikeouts and a 5.90 ERA in 18 appearances, including 14 starts, 13 complete games, one shutout, one save, and 134 ? innings of work.
  • Parker was responsible for one of the worst pitching performances in Major League Baseball history.
  • Playing for the Reds against the Brooklyn Superbas on 21 June 1901, Parker gave up 26 hits in the Superbas' 21–3 win.
  • He umpired in the National League during the 1911 season. Parker died in Chicago, at the age of 68.

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