Willie Parker

Willie David Parker (March 12, 1945 – September 6, 2025) was an American professional football player who was a defensive tackle for four seasons with the Houston Oilers of the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Oilers in the fifth round of the 1967 NFL/AFL draft after playing college football for the Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions. He was also a member of the Houston Texans/Shreveport Steamer of the World Football League (WFL).

Early life and college Willie David Parker was born on March 12, 1945, in Bastrop, Louisiana. He played high school football at Morehouse High School in Bastrop, earning all-state honors as both a junior and senior. He played in all 14 games, starting ten, for the Oilers during his rookie year in 1967 and recorded two sacks. He was a member of the Houston Texans/Shreveport Steamer during the 1974 and 1975 seasons.