Blocking Out the Sun
On Monday, the city of Baltimore lost one of its favorite sons. Jim Parker, born in Macon, Georgia, played left tackle for the Baltimore Colts during the glory years and was the bedrock upon which the safety and longevity of John Unitas rested. Parker established himself as the BEST in his field. Just another example of unparalleled excellence on a level playing field.
Posted by at July 20, 2005 08:24 PM
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Jim Parker #77 played next to Gene "Big Daddy" Lipscomb # 76;two Bros who was the proto type lineman that Carl Eller and Page copied.Big Daddy played at Miller High School Detroit Mich. for the legendary coach Will Robinson he did not attend college.Because of Baltimore's penchant for playing Bro's they were the team ;I can still see Parker and Lipscomb on the goal line in sudden death opening a hole for Allan "the Horse" Amechie that you can drive a Mack truck threw.Thanks and don't forget Unitas to Moore.
When I lived in Baltimore, and was on the West or N. West side, his "lounge" is where I got my "adult drinks".
He was cool.
Jim Parker #77 played next to Gene "Big Daddy" Lipscomb # 76;two Bros who was the proto type lineman that Carl Eller and Page copied.Big Daddy played at Miller High School Detroit Mich. for the legendary coach Will Robinson he did not attend college.Because of Baltimore's penchant for playing Bro's they were the team ;I can still see Parker and Lipscomb on the goal line in sudden death opening a hole for Allan "the Horse" Amechie that you can drive a Mack truck threw.Thanks and don't forget Unitas to Moore.
Posted by: tootsie at July 21, 2005 12:06 PM