Frank Parker (American football)

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Frank Parker
No. 78, 72
Position: Defensive lineman
Personal information
Born: (1939-10-16) October 16, 1939 (age 84)
Broken Bow, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:270 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school:Broken Bow
College: Oklahoma State
NFL draft: 1961  / Round: 6 / Pick: 79
AFL draft: 1962  / Round: 29 / Pick: 229
(by the New York Titans)
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:78
Games started:31
Fumble recoveries:2
Player stats at PFR

Billy Frank Parker (born October 16, 1939) is a former professional American football defensive lineman who played in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oklahoma State. Parker was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the sixth round (79th overall) of the 1961 NFL draft and by the New York Titans in the 29th round (229th overall) of the 1962 American Football League draft. He played seven seasons for the NFL's Cleveland Browns (1962–1967), Pittsburgh Steelers (1968), and New York Giants (1969). [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Frank Parker Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com .
  2. "Frank Parker Stats, News and Video - DT". NFL.com .