Jackie Parker, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Jackie Parker

American football player

Date of Birth: 01-Jan-1932

Place of Birth: Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Date of Death: 07-Nov-2006

Profession: American football player, Canadian football player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn


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About Jackie Parker

  • John Dickerson "Jackie" Parker (January 1, 1932 – November 7, 2006) was an American gridiron football player and coach.
  • He was an All-American in college football and an outstanding professional football player in the Canadian Football League at the running back, quarterback, defensive back, and kicker positions.
  • He is primarily known for his play with the Edmonton Eskimos.
  • Later in his career, he played for the Toronto Argonauts and the BC Lions, and coached the Eskimos and Lions after his playing career ended. Parker was named a member of the College Football Hall of Fame in 1976, and the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1976.
  • In November, 2006, Parker was voted one of the CFL's Top 50 players (No.
  • 3) of the league's modern era by Canadian sports network TSN.

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