Baltimore Colts Hall of Fame guard and tackle who was the first offensive lineman inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a dominant blocker and pioneer of his position.
Jim Parker was the first pure offensive lineman inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, spending his career with the Baltimore Colts protecting quarterback Johnny Unitas. He won eight consecutive Pro Bowl selections — four as a tackle and four as a guard — demonstrating his versatility. Parker's assignment to protect Unitas allowed Baltimore's offence to flourish, and he is credited with transforming the role of the offensive lineman.
Best Known For
Hall of Fame 1973
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- Hall of Fame 1973
- Pro Bowl 8x
- All-Pro 8x
- Baltimore Colts franchise OL
- First pure OL inducted into Hall of Fame
Career Journey
Timeline
1934
👶 Born in Paris, USA
1967
🏁 Retired from professional sport
🏟️ Baltimore Colts
🏆 Hall of Fame 1973
🏆 Pro Bowl 8x
🏆 All-Pro 8x
🏆 Baltimore Colts franchise OL
🏆 First pure OL inducted into Hall of Fame