About Billy Parker
Lived 1942 – 2003 (aged 61). Billy Parker was an American baseball player.
William David Parker (January 14, 1942 – February 9, 2003) was a professional baseball player who played parts of three seasons for the California Angels of Major League Baseball. He is the first player to hit a walk-off homer in his major league debut, doing so on September 9, 1971 for the Angels in the 12th inning.
Parker's professional baseball career began in 1961 with the Negro league Indianapolis Clowns, where he played through 1964. He was selected by the New York Yankees from the Salt Lake City Angels in the Rule 5 draft on December 3, 1973.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Billy Parker?
American baseball player (1942-2003)
When was Billy Parker born?
Billy Parker was born on 14 January 1942 in Hayneville.
When did Billy Parker die?
Billy Parker died on 9 February 2003 in Sun City West.
What was Billy Parker's occupation?
Billy Parker was a baseball player.
What nationality was Billy Parker?
Billy Parker was American.
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· DBpedia: Billy Parker (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Parker. https://biography.guide/billy-parker-baseball-player/
MLA: "Billy Parker." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/billy-parker-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Billy Parker." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/billy-parker-baseball-player/.
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