Keith Parkinson was[citation needed] an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s.
He played for Balmain in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition during the club's second golden era where they won 3 premierships.
Parkinson played alongside his brother Dave as Balmain defeated Newtown 19-16 in the grand final.
In the grand final challenge, Parkinson scored a try as Balmain won the match and the premiership 12-8 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Parkinson subsequently missed out selection in the Balmain sides which won the 1946 and 1947 premierships victories.