Ace Parker Reaches 100

[philliesfiend55]

Clarence McKay "Ace" Parker became the 2nd current living major leaguer to reach his 100th birthday, today. (Former Washington Senators pitcher (1950-1954) Connie Marrero turned 101 three weeks ago on April 25.)
Parker played primarily shortstop, but also appered in MLB games for the 1937 & 1938 Philadelphia Athletics as a 2B, 3B, and in the outfield.
While restricted to just a utility player role in baseball, Parker was an outstanding star running back and defensive back/linebacker at Duke University and later in the NFL and AAFC, where he earned College Football Hall Of Fame and Pro Football Hall Of Fame honors. His career was interrupted by World War Two military service, but he played seven pro football seasons altogether (1937-41 and 1945-46.)

[History Of Baseball Fan]

I like hes one of only two living players who played against Lou Gehrig and one of five living players who played at least one game in the 1930s. We're getting to the end of an era...