Jackie Parker

Jackie Parker
Parker holding the Grey Cup following the 1954 championship game
No. 91
PositionsQuarterback, running back, defensive back, kicker
Personal information
Born(1932-01-01)January 1, 1932
Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedNovember 7, 2006(2006-11-07) (aged 74)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
CollegeJones County Junior College
Mississippi State
NFL draft1953: 27th round, 325th overall pick
Career history
19541962Edmonton Eskimos
19631965Toronto Argonauts
1968BC Lions
Awards and highlights
Eskimos record
  • Most rushing yards, quarterback – career (4,713)
Mississippi State records
  • Most points scored by a non-kicker in a single season (120)
  • Most total points responsible for in a single season with (168)
  • Highest career yards per pass attempt (8.518)
  • Most rushing touchdowns in a single (modern) (4)
  • Most points scored in a single (modern) game (29)
  • Most points responsible for in a single game (42)
  • Most touchdowns responsible for rushing and passing (6)

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 professional football player in the Canadian Football League (CFL), playing 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 third in the CFL's Top 50 players of the league's modern era by Canadian sports network TSN.