About Dixie Parker
Lived 1895 – 1972 (aged 77). Dixie Parker was an American baseball player.
Douglas Woolley Parker (April 24, 1895 – May 15, 1972) was a catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Philadelphia Phillies during the 1923 season. Listed at 5' 11", Weight: 160 lb., Parker batted and threw right handed. He was born in Forest Home, Alabama.
Parker played briefly for the 1923 Phillies, forming part of a catcher tandem that included Butch Henline, Dink O'Brien and Jimmy Wilson.
He also spent parts of 16 minor league seasons spanning 1918–1941, while playing or managing for 17 teams in 13 different leagues.
Parker died in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, at the age of 77.
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Who was Dixie Parker?
American baseball player (1895-1972)
When was Dixie Parker born?
Dixie Parker was born on 24 April 1895 in Forest Home.
When did Dixie Parker die?
Dixie Parker died on 15 May 1972 in Tuscaloosa.
What was Dixie Parker's occupation?
Dixie Parker was a baseball player.
What nationality was Dixie Parker?
Dixie Parker was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dixie Parker. https://biography.guide/dixie-parker/
MLA: "Dixie Parker." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dixie-parker/.
Chicago: "Dixie Parker." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dixie-parker/.
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