University of West Alabama Athletics

Parker, a native of East Brewton, Ala., was a star pitcher for the Tigers from 1970-72. He had a 24-6 record and still holds the school record for career strikeouts, 247, career earned run average, 1.72, strikeouts in a season, 101, and is tied for the most wins in a season with 11 in 1970. He hurled a perfect game against Alabama State on April 6, 1972, and retired 33 consecutive batters during that season. He was named All-Alabama Collegiate Conference and All-NAIA District 27. Parker helped guide the Tigers to the NAIA World Series in 1970, where they finished third in the nation. He also helped the team to playoff berths in 1971 and 1972. He was 11-4 with a 1.82 ERA in 1970, 5-1 with a 2.18 ERA in 1971, and 8-1 with a 1.37 ERA in 1972. He is retired from teaching and coaching at W.S. Neal High School, his alma mater, in East Brewton.