Eugene Parker (sports agent)
Eugene E. Parker (February 24, 1956 – March 31, 2016) was an American sports agent, known for representing Deion Sanders, Emmitt Smith, and many other NFL athletes. Parker was named by Black Enterprise Magazine as one of the top 50 influential black people in sports, and was ranked 45th in the Sports Illustrated list of the top 101 most influential minorities in sports. For many, Parker was known to be the first African-American lawyer to pioneer into sports representation and went on to become one of the great American sports agents. Parker, known for his integrity, is the only sports agent with an official road named in his memorial.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 24, 1956 Fort Wayne, Indiana |
| Died | March 31, 2016 (aged 60) Fort Wayne, Indiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Concordia Lutheran (Fort Wayne, Indiana) |
| College | Purdue (1974–1978) |
| NBA draft | 1978: 5th round, 108th overall pick |
| Selected by the San Antonio Spurs | |
| Position | Forward |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
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