About Ed Parks
Lived 1917 – 1987 (aged 70). Ed Parks was an American american football player.
Edward Harry "Mickey" Parks (December 4, 1915 – September, 1976) was an American football player. He was one of nine children and his parents were James Hiram and Laura Belle Robbins Parks. He graduated from Shawnee (Oklahoma) High School in 1933. Parks played college football at the University of Oklahoma and was named All-Big 6 twice. He was drafted in the ninth round of the 1938 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins. He played for the Washington Redskins for three years, earning All-Pro honors. He was center on the 1940 Eastern League Championship team that was defeated by the Chicago Bears, 73–0. One of his teammates was Sammy Baugh. After serving in the military in World War II he played in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) for the Chicago Rockets.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ed Parks?
American football player (1917-1987)
When was Ed Parks born?
Ed Parks was born on 26 February 1917 in Shawnee.
When did Ed Parks die?
Ed Parks died on 1 June 1987.
What was Ed Parks's occupation?
Ed Parks was an american football player.
What nationality was Ed Parks?
Ed Parks was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ed Parks. https://biography.guide/ed-parks/
MLA: "Ed Parks." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ed-parks/.
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