Jackie Parker - Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame

Jackie "Jackie" Parker

Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Inductee

Coaching | Football

Jackie Parker Mississippi Hall of Fame Inductee

Jackie "Jackie" Parker Stats, Bio

Born: January 1, 1932

Hometown: Knoxville, TN

Year Induction: 1972

Deceased : November 7, 2006

College Career

Jones County Junior College (1950-1951)

Mississippi State (1952-1953)

  • All-SEC (’52-’53)
  • Look All America (’53)
  • Holds school records for Yards per attempt (8.518); Highest completion percentage (9 of 9 vs. Ole Miss 11-28-53); Most TD’s responsible for in one game (6 vs. Auburn 11-8-52); Most points scored in one season (120 in ‘52)

Professional Career

Canadian Football League (1954-1968)

  • Top Player 3 times
  • All Star 8 times
  • Nicklin Trophy 7 times
  • All-Time CFL Scoring Champ with 750 points and 88 TDs
  • CFL Hall of Fame (’71)

Coaching Career

British Columbia Lions (1968-1971)

Did You Know?

Parker was the first person selected by SEC coaches as Most Valuable Player in the Nashville Banner’s annual poll two times in a row.

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