Parker first joined Swansea in 1893 and spent most of his sporting career with the club.
During the 1903/04 season he was given the captaincy of Swansea, and the club won the championship under his leadership.
He was chosen in 1905 as a member of the Swansea team to face the original touring All Blacks.
Parker was selected on two occasions to represent Wales, both in the 1899 Home Nations Championship.
After his retirement from rugby, Parker continued his links with the club by becoming a committee member.