John Lorne Parkin (October 2, 1922 – December 2, 1992) was a Canadian football player who played for the Toronto Argonauts.[1] He won the Grey Cup with them in 1950 and 1952.[2] He was also a sergeant for the Toronto Police Service.[3]

Lorne Parkin
Born:(1922-10-02)October 2, 1922
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Died:December 2, 1992(1992-12-02) (aged 70)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)G, Tackle
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career history
As player
19491955Toronto Argonauts
Career highlights and awards

References edit

  1. ^ "Deaths, Memorials, Births". Toronto Star. Toronto, Ontario. December 4, 1992. p. C34.
  2. ^ Just Sports Stats: Lorne Parkin
  3. ^ Costly Broken Thumb: Argos Lose Parkin From Front Wall; Custis Joins T-C's The Globe and Mail (1936-Current); Jul 31, 1951; ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Globe and Mail (1844-2011) pg. 15