Roy Parker

For the minor leaguers of the same name, see Roy Parker (minors)

Roy William Parker

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 3", Weight 200 lb.

• Debut September 10, 1919
• Final Game September 16, 1919
• Born February 29, 1896 in Union, MO USA
• Died May 17, 1954 in Tulsa, OK USA

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Biographical Information

Roy Parker made his debut for the 1919 St. Louis Cardinals (and manager Branch Rickey) on the same day that another rookie pitcher, Will Koenigsmark, made his debut. Koenigsmark was from a part of Illinois near St. Louis, while Parker was from Missouri. Neither ever pitched again in the majors after their few games that season.

Not many major leaguers have been born on February 29, but Roy Parker and Ralph Miller were not only born on February 29, they were born on the same day - February 29, 1896.

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Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roy Parker