OT - Renowned football agent Eugene Parker dies at 60

[Dback Jon]

Fitz's agent, among others.

Eugene Parker, a renowned football agent who represented Hall of Fame players Emmitt Smith and Deion Sanders, has died. He was 60.

He died of cancer Thursday, his family said in a statement.

One of the first prominent African-American football agents, Parker presented Sanders for induction into the hall in 2011.

Parker was a tough negotiator and one of the more active NFL agents, with a current client list that included stars Larry Fitzgerald and Alshon Jeffery. His company, Relativity Sports, recently signed potential first-round picks Laquon Treadwell and Jaylon Smith for this year's draft. Relativity represented three of the top seven picks in the 2015 draft.

 

[DemsMyBoys]

Very sad news. I had a lot of respect for him and the way he conducted business. Sixty is way too young.

RIP Mr. Parker.

 

[TruColor]

I watched him play shooting guard at Purdue all four years he was there...excellent player...drafted by the Spurs, he was unfortunately, a 2-guard in a point guard's body.

Made the right decision to change careers, was still very involved with Purdue as well.

I've got autographed programs from his time there...I used to sneak into the Purdue basketball locker room after games.

 

[az jam]

Only 60 yrs. Sad, RIP Eugene.

 

[CardsFan88]

Sad.

Could you imagine though if CC had selected him as an agent though? (of course cancer is a known thing)

 

[Covert Rain]

60? Way to young. R.I.P.

 

[MadCardDisease]

Sad. He literally owned Rod Graves at the negotiation table.

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