Ace Parker Hall Of Fame NFL

Ace Parker was a versatile and dynamic athlete whose all-around skill defined football’s early era. Playing primarily for the Brooklyn Dodgers (1937–1941) and later the Boston Yanks (1945), Parker excelled as a quarterback, defensive back, and punter, making him one of the league’s most complete players. In 1940, he earned NFL Most Valuable Player honors, leading the league in passing touchdowns and guiding Brooklyn to one of its best seasons.

Despite standing only 6 feet tall and weighing 178 pounds, his toughness and intelligence made him a standout performer on both sides of the ball. Parker’s career was interrupted by World War II service, but he returned to football afterward, further solidifying his legacy. Beyond the NFL, he was also a professional baseball player, reflecting his rare athleticism.

Ace Parker was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1972, celebrated as one of the game’s pioneering multi-position stars.

Parker's Awards and Honors

• NFL Most Valuable Player (1940)
• 2× First-team All-Pro (1938, 1940)
• 2× Second-team All-Pro (1937, 1939)
• Second-team All-AAFC (1946)
• NFL passing yards leader (1938)
• NFL interceptions (made) co-leader (1940)

NFL Records

• First player in Brooklyn Dodgers history to win NFL MVP
• Excelled as a triple-threat player (passing, running, punting)
• Also played Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Athletics

NFL Teams

Brooklyn Dodgers (1937–1941)
Boston Yanks (1945)
New York Yankees (1946)