We also chronicled the arrivals of 30-somethings Andy Burns and Steven Souza Jr., as well as 2017 Dodgers draftee Zach Reks for his major league debut.
A recent purchase of 2021 Topps Heritage cards got me comparing Dodgers cards to originals from the 1972 Topps set.
Not only did Parker play an excellent first base — later winning six Gold Gloves at the position — but he played all three outfield spots as well.