Anthony Parker (American football)

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Anthony Parker
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Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1966-02-11) February 11, 1966 (age 58)
Sylacauga, Alabama, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:181 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school: McClintock (Tempe, AZ)
College: Arizona State
Undrafted: 1989
Career history
Career highlights and awards

Will Anthony Parker (born February 11, 1966) is a former American football cornerback who played nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL), mainly for the Minnesota Vikings. He attended McClintock High School in Tempe, Arizona, before attending Arizona State University. His son, Colin, was a redshirt freshman at Arizona State University during the 2007 season.

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