About Jim Parmer
Lived 1927 – 2005 (aged 78). Jim Parmer was an American american football player.
James Richard Parmer (April 25, 1927 – April 20, 2005) was an American professional football running back in the National Football League (NFL) who played for nine seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles. He later worked as a scout.
Parmer served as an assistant coach for the Texas Tech Red Raiders football team under DeWitt Weaver during the 1960 season. Parmer subsequently worked as a scout in the NFL for 35 years. George Halas Jr. hired him as a professional scout for the Chicago Bears, where he helped draft several players who appeared on 1985 Bears roster that won Super Bowl XX.
Parmer died at the age of 79 in 2005 of natural causes. His grandson is Jeff Ireland, a football executive who was previously the general manager for the New Orleans Saints.
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Who was Jim Parmer?
American pro football player (1927-2005)
When was Jim Parmer born?
Jim Parmer was born on 15 April 1927 in Dallas.
When did Jim Parmer die?
Jim Parmer died on 20 April 2005 in Lubbock.
What was Jim Parmer's occupation?
Jim Parmer was an american football player.
What nationality was Jim Parmer?
Jim Parmer was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Parmer. https://biography.guide/jim-parmer/
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