Roy Parnell

Roy Alexander Parnell
(Red)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 11", Weight 170 lb.

• Debut 1927
• Final Game 1943
• Born November 23, 1903 in Port Allen, LA USA
• Died February 22, 1954 in Philadelphia, PA USA

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Biographical Information

Roy Parnell, often called Red Parnell, played 16 years in the Negro Leagues and also managed a couple of seasons. While he pitched eight games, he was mainly an outfielder, primarily in left field. He has been given serious consideration for the Hall of Fame. His lifetime Batting Average of .329 is 45th among players with at least 2400 Plate Appearances. Roy is one of only three players outside of the Hall of Fame with a slash-stat line of at least .320/.390/.480 in 2400 or more plate appearances, 1000 Total Bases, and 450 Runs Scored. The others are Joe Jackson, who is ineligible for the Hall, and Lefty O'Doul, whom many consider a strong candidate for the Hall. However, those standards are tailored to fit the proposition that Parnell is a HOFer. Adjusting them a small amount allows in a floodgate of other candidates.

Parnell played half of his career with the Philadelphia Stars (1936-1943) and managed the team for a spell.

Year-By-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs	Notes
1940	Philadelphia Stars	Negro National League	6-8	--	Philadelphia Stars		Replaced by Jake Dunn
1941	Philadelphia Stars	Negro National League	3-13	--	Philadelphia Stars		Replaced by Oscar Charleston

Notable Achievements

• 2-time NNL All-Star (1934 & 1939)
• NNL Batting Average Leader (1927)
• NNL On-Base Percentage Leader (1927)
• NSL Slugging Percentage Leader (1932)
• NNL At-Bats Leader (1941)
• NNL Hits Leader (1927)
• NNL Singles Leader (1941)
• NSL Doubles Leader (1932)
• NSL Triples Leader (1932)
• NSL RBI Leader (1932)

Related Sites

• BR Manager page