Jim Parker

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Parker quickly exceled as a pass protector for quarterback Johnny Unitas.

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Parker was presented in the Hall of Fame by his college coach, Woody Hayes.

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He then followed up with three straight seasons of earning All-Pro accolades at guard (1963 to 1965).

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Jim Parker won many awards as a lineman for the Ohio State University and was selected in the first round of the 1957 draft by the Baltimore Colts.

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Parker was the first full-time offensive lineman elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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Although his college coach thought his best shot in the pros would be on defense, Colts' coach Weeb Ewbank tabbed Jim as an offensive lineman.

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Jim had been a two-way tackle, an All-America and the Outland Award winner as the nation's top lineman at Ohio State.

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Parker had little experience in pass blocking, but Weeb Ewbank was sure Parker could do the job.

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Jim divided his career almost evenly between left tackle and left guard.

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Parker handled both positions in all-pro fashion. At left tackle he earned All-Pro honors four straight times from 1958 to 1961.In the middle of the 1962 season he was moved to left guard and at year’s end was named All-Pro at both tackle and guard.

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Parker earned all-pro honors eight straight seasons from 1958-1965.

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Parker was elected to eight straight Pro Bowls from 1959-1966.

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The Class of 1973: Raymond Berry, Jim Parker, and Joe Schmidt

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Parker's bronze bust

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Jim Parker's Hall of Fame mural