Thursday, May 17, 2012

Duke Football Legend Turns 100 Years Old

Duke football legend Clarence "Ace" Parker - the oldest living member of both the College and Pro Football Halls of Fame - has turned 100-years-old. Parker lettered three seasons (1934-35-36) in football under Hall of Fame head coach Wallace Wade. As a quarterback, Parker set school records for rushing yards in a season (884 in 1935) and career (1,856), total points in a career (134) and touchdowns scored in a career (21).  He also holds the school record for longest kickoff return with an 105-yard effort versus North Carolina in 1936. Parker also played basketball and baseball at Duke and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1955.

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