Harry Parker
Died: May 29, 2012 (at age 64)
Harry William Parker (September 14, 1947 - May 29, 2012) was an American professional pitcher in Major League Baseball who played in parts of six seasons spanning 1970 to 1976. Listed at 6 feet 3 inches (191 cm), 190 pounds (86 kg), Parker batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Highland, Illinois and attended Collinsville High School.
Harry Parker posted a 15-21 record and a 3.85 earned run average in 128 pitching appearances, while playing for the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Mets and Cleveland Indians.
His most productive season came in 1973, when he went 8-4 with a 3.35 ERA and 63 strikeouts in 1312⁄3 innings of work to become an integral contributor for the Mets National League pennant run.
He also had a 69-54 mark and a 3.31 ERA in eight minor league seasons between 1965 and 1973.