About Ted Parker
Lived 1903 – 1929 (aged 25). Ted Parker was an Australian australian rules football player.
Edward Hewitt Parker (7 November 1903 – 16 May 1929) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Parker was the son of prominent Richmond VFA footballer James Hewitt Parker (1872–1911) and Mary Ellen Mahon (1874–1958).
He lost both of his legs to a circular saw in a construction site accident at Mitta Junction in 1929 and died of his injuries at Albury District Hospital.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ted Parker?
Australian rules footballer
When was Ted Parker born?
Ted Parker was born on 7 November 1903 in Richmond.
When did Ted Parker die?
Ted Parker died on 16 May 1929 in Albury.
What was Ted Parker's occupation?
Ted Parker was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Ted Parker?
Ted Parker was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ted Parker (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ted Parker. https://biography.guide/ted-parker/
MLA: "Ted Parker." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ted-parker/.
Chicago: "Ted Parker." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ted-parker/.
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