About Tom Parker
Lived 1912 – 1964 (aged 52). Tom Parker was an American baseball player.
Thomas "Big Train" Parker, Jr. (February 12, 1912 – October 14, 1964) was an American professional baseball pitcher in the Negro leagues.
Career He played from 1931 to 1948 with several teams, playing mostly with the Homestead Grays. After serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, Parker briefly returned to professional baseball, but returned home to Louisiana.
Death Parker died in 1964 and is buried in Plot E, Grave 3664 in the Alexandria National Cemetery in Pineville, Louisiana.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tom Parker?
Negro League Baseball player (1912–1964)
When was Tom Parker born?
Tom Parker was born on 12 February 1912 in Alexandria.
When did Tom Parker die?
Tom Parker died on 14 October 1964 in Rapides Parish.
What was Tom Parker's occupation?
Tom Parker was a baseball player.
What nationality was Tom Parker?
Tom Parker was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tom Parker (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Parker. https://biography.guide/tom-parker/
MLA: "Tom Parker." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tom-parker/.
Chicago: "Tom Parker." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tom-parker/.
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