John Lorne Parkin (October 2, 1922 – December 2, 1992) was a Canadian football player who played for the Toronto Argonauts.[1] He won the Grey Cup with them in 1950 and 1952.[2] He was also a sergeant for the Toronto Police Service.[3]
Born: | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | October 2, 1922
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Died: | December 2, 1992 Toronto, Ontario, Canada | (aged 70)
Career information | |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | G, Tackle |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
Weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
Career history | |
As player | |
1949–1955 | Toronto Argonauts |
Career highlights and awards | |
References
edit- ^ "Deaths, Memorials, Births". Toronto Star. Toronto, Ontario. December 4, 1992. p. C34.
- ^ Stats Crew: Lorne Parkin
- ^ Costly Broken Thumb: Argos Lose Parkin From Front Wall; Custis Joins T-C's The Globe and Mail (1936-Current); Jul 31, 1951; ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Globe and Mail (1844-2011) pg. 15