Babe Parnell
American football player (1901–1982)
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Frederick Anthony "Babe" Parnell (January 9, 1901 – May 29, 1982) was an American professional football player who played four seasons with the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL).[1] He played college football at Colgate University and Allegheny College.
Ashtabula, Ohio, U.S.
Kingsville, Ohio, U.S.
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| No. 12, 41, 29, 8 | |
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| Position | Tackle / Guard |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 9, 1901 Ashtabula, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | May 29, 1982 (aged 81) Kingsville, Ohio, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Ashtabula (Ohio) |
| College | Colgate (1921) Allegheny (1922–1924) |
| Career history | |
| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Early life and college
Frederick Anthony Parnell was born on January 9, 1901, in Ashtabula, Ohio.[2] He attended Ashtabula High School in Ashtabula.[2]
He played college football at Colgate University in 1921 and was a letterman that season.[2] He was then a three-year letterman at Allegheny College from 1922 to 1924.[2]
Professional career
Parnell signed with the New York Giants of the National Football League in 1925.[3] He played in all 12 games, starting 11, for the Giants during the team's inaugural season in 1925.[4] The Giants finished the year with an 8–4 record, good for fourth place in the NFL.[5] Parnell appeared in four games, starting three, the next year in 1926.[4] He then played in two games in 1927.[4] The 1927 Giants were named NFL champions after finishing the season in first place with an 11–1–1 record.[6] Parnell appeared in one game during his final year with the Giants in 1928.[4] He was released in 1928.[3]
Personal life
Parnell died on May 29, 1982, in Kingsville, Ohio.[2]