Don Parrish
American football player (1955–2021)
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Donald Parrish (April 6, 1955 – May 8, 2021) was an American professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Kansas City Chiefs. He was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the 12th round of the 1977 NFL draft. He played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers and was part of their 1976 NCAA consensus national championship team.
PositionDefensive tackle
BornApril 6, 1955
Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
DiedMay 8, 2021 (aged 66)
Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
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| Position | Defensive tackle | ||||||
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| Born | April 6, 1955 Tallahassee, Florida, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | May 8, 2021 (aged 66) Tallahassee, Florida, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 255 lb (116 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Godby (Tallahassee) | ||||||
| College | Pittsburgh | ||||||
| NFL draft | 1977: 12th round, 314th overall pick | ||||||
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He died on May 8, 2021, at age 66, in Tallahassee, Florida.[1]
