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Dave Parks

American football player (1941-2019) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 77

David Wayne Parks was an American professional football wide receiver and tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He was the first overall selection in the 1964 NFL draft out of Texas Technological College. Parks was selected to three Pro Bowls, and was an All-Pro selection two times.

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In 1965 he captured the "triple crown" of receiving, leading the NFL in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. In 2008 Parks was selected to be enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame.

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Lived 1941 to 2019 · aged 77