Jackie Parker

Class of 1971

John Dickerson “Jackie” Parker played halfback, quarterback, and wide receiver, as well as a placement kicker and punter.

Jackie Parker was the league’s scoring leader in 1959 and 1961 and had a career total of 750 points. He had 5,210 rushing yards and 2,308 yards in pass receptions. As a quarterback, parker completed 1,089 passes for 16,476 yards.

Jackie Parker was named the CFL’s Player of the Quarter Century, and is a member of the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame, Edmonton Sports Hall of Fame, and Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame.

Playing Career

	Edmonton Eskimos 1954 - 1962
	Toronto Argonauts 1963 - 1965
	BC Lions 1968

Awards/Honours

All-Western Running Back
1954, 1957, 1959
All-Western Quarterback
1955, 1956, 1958, 1960, 1961
Schenley Award for Most Outstanding Player
1957, 1958, 1960
Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy
1954, 1956 - 1961
Grey Cup Participation
1954 - 1956, 1960
Grey Cup Winning Teams
1954, 1955, 1956