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Parker, Ace

Before the modern quarterback dominated the air, there was Ace Parker. A true Renaissance man of early...

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"Parker, Ace"

Before the modern quarterback dominated the air, there was Ace Parker. A true Renaissance man of early professional football, Parker wasn't just a passer; he was a dazzling runner, a tenacious defender, and a leader who captivated a nation hungry for gridiron heroes. Today, we dust off the history books and shine a spotlight on this Pro Football Hall of Famer, a name that deserves to be remembered alongside the giants of the game. Get ready to discover the multifaceted brilliance of Ace Parker, a true ace in the hole for early professional football.

  • Ace Parker And His Remarkable Pro Football Career
PARKER ACE: Brooklyn Dodgers, Ace Parker Early Gridiron Triple Threat, Ace Parker A Football Legend That Made His Mark in..., Ace Parker And His Remarkable Pro Football Career

Here is a series of posts, podcasts and videos that Pigskin Dispatch and our guests have had on this Pro Football QB Legend!

  • AUTHOR: Larry Schmitt
  • DOB: May 17
  • EVENTDAY: July 12, May 17
  • FOOTBALL NAME: Ace Parker, Kelly John, Kelly Shipwreck, Parker Ace, Shipwreck Kelly
  • FOOTBALL POSITION: Halfback, Quarterback
  • FOOTBALL TEAM: Boston Yanks, Brooklyn Dodgers, Duke Blue Devils
  • NFL JERSEY: Number 07, Number 31
  • SPORTS: Football
  • VIDEO: Football History Minute, Gridiron Legends
  • HASHTAGS: #LarrySchmitt #May17 #July12 #AceParker #KellyJohn #KellyShipwreck #ParkerAce #ShipwreckKelly #Halfback #Quarterback #BostonYanks #BrooklynDodgers #DukeBlueDevils #Number07 #Number31 #Football #FootballHistoryMinute #GridironLegends
FOOTBALL NAME | Parker Ace

"Brooklyn Dodgers"

July 12, 1930 - The Brooklyn Dodgers franchise is established in the NFL when, according to the Pro Football Hall of Fame website, Brooklyn businessman John Dwyer purchased the league’s Dayton Triangles franchise and moved it to New York.
As was common in early professional football, Dwyer re-branded the team using a popular team in the area so that fans may have some connection with the franchise and thus attend the games...
FOOTBALL NAME | Parker Ace

"Ace Parker Early Gridiron Triple Threat"

Born May 17, 1912, in Portsmouth, Virginia, Clarence “Ace” Parker was Duke University’s quarterback/halfback from 1934 through 1936. Ace was one of the most versatile stars to ever set foot on the college gridiron, playing quarterback, halfback, wide receiver, punter, kicker, safety, and returning punts and kickoffs.
The College Football Hall of Fame proudly placed a display in honor of Ace Parker in their legendary museum in 1955. After leaving Duke, Parker went on to a pro career...
FOOTBALL NAME | Parker Ace

"Ace Parker A Football Legend That Made His Mark in the MLB Too!"

Ace Parker's incredible journey from baseball to football! We explore his baseball beginnings, his record-breaking achievements, and the unwavering spirit that made him a legend. #AceParker

Our guest back in 2021 in our Best NFL players who wore Jersey number 31 with guest historian Joe Ziemba, of the When Football Was Football podcast