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Lemar Parrish

1947–

United States

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Lemar R. Parrish (born December 13, 1947), nicknamed Leapin' Lemar, is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Lincoln Blue Tigers. He was selected in the seventh round of the 1970 NFL draft and played for the Cincinnati Bengals (1970–1977), Washington Redskins (1978–1982) and Buffalo Bills (1982). Parrish was named to eight Pro Bowls.

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