| Interment Location | Visited | Sequence in Graves I Have Visited |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth, VA | June 8, 2024 | 28th Pro Football Hall Enshrinee visited |
Fast Facts
Born: May 17, 1912 in Portsmouth, Virginia
Spouses: Thelma Sykes Parker (m. 1942-2009)
Military Rank: Ensign — U.S. Navy
Baseball Team: Philadelphia Athletics (1937-1938)
Primary Football Team: Brooklyn Dodgers (1937-1941)
Football Hall of Fame: Class of 1972
Died: November 6, 2013 in Portsmouth, Virginia
Age: 101
Interment: Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia
