Lions legend James "Quick'' Parker was remembered Wednesday as a game-changing CFL athlete who revolutionized the defensive line. He began his CFL career with the Edmonton Eskimos in 1980 and won three Grey Cups with the team, in 1980, 1981 and 1982. Lions head coach Wally Buono, who played against Parker for a season or two before turning to coaching, described the late athlete as a "tremendous" person. 'Everybody was looking for a Quick Parker'The coach said Parker made the defensive line position his own — and the league took notice. "He revolutionized the position in our league and, I think, in professional football ... everybody was looking for a Quick Parker to play that position."

Source: CBC News March 28, 2018 13:52 UTC