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Steve Parker (defensive end, born 1959)

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Not to be confused with Steve Parker (defensive end, born 1956).

Steve Parker
No. 60, 78[1]
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1959-09-21) September 21, 1959 (age 65)
Evanston, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:256 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school:Evanston (IL) Township
College:Triton (1977)
Eastern Illinois (1978–1980)
Undrafted:1981
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Sacks:2.5
Fumble recoveries:3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Steven Royce Parker (born September 21, 1959) is an American former professional football defensive end who played two seasons with the Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Triton College and Eastern Illinois University. Parker also played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Early life and college

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Steven Royce Parker was born on September 21, 1959, in Evanston, Illinois.[1] He attended Evanston Township High School in Evanston.[1]

Parker first played college football at Triton College in 1977.[1] He then transferred to play for the Eastern Illinois Panthers of Eastern Illinois University from 1978 to 1980.[1] The 1978 Panthers were NCAA Division II national champions.

Professional career

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After going undrafted in the 1981 NFL draft, Parker signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on September 27, 1981.[2] He played in four games for the Tiger-Cats during the 1981 CFL season and recorded 0.5 sacks.[1] He played in two games in 1982, posting one sack, before being released on July 18, 1982.[1][2]

Parker signed with the Baltimore Colts on May 25, 1983.[2] He appeared in all 16 games, starting 15, for the Colts during the 1983 season, totaling 1.5 sacks and three fumble recoveries.[3] He played in nine games, starting one, for the newly-renamed Indianapolis Colts in 1984 and made one sack before being placed on injured reserve on November 28, 1994.[3][2] Parker was released on August 12, 1985.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Steve Parker". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Steve Parker Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
  3. ^ a b "Steve Parker". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
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