Ace Parker

American football and baseball player

Ace Parker - American football and baseball player
Born

1912
113 years ago

Died

November 6th, 2013
12 years ago — 101 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A celebrated athlete in both American football and baseball, Parker achieved success as a player and later a coach. In American football, played as a quarterback for the Portsmouth Spartans and later for the Brooklyn Dodgers, securing numerous accolades including All-Pro selections. In baseball, played as an infielder, primarily for the Philadelphia Athletics, contributing to the team's performance in the late 1930s. Transitioned from player to coach, influencing young athletes in both sports.

Played as a quarterback for the Portsmouth Spartans

Played for the Philadelphia Athletics in baseball

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