Receiver Anthony Parker was raised in Okotoks and played football at the University of Calgary where he earned two Canada West all-star selections. He was named the Western Canada representative to the 2010 East-West Shrine Game, becoming the 10th Dino to earn that honour since 1985.

Parker was drafted by the Stampeders in the first round (third overall) of the 2011 Draft and has played six seasons in Red and White. He played his first game on July 1, 2011, against Toronto and scored his first touchdown on July 26, 2013, at Winnipeg.

Over his six seasons, he has racked up 1,763 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns. He is coming off his best year, with 51 catches for 654 yards, four touchdowns and two two-point converts.

Here are some things you might not have known about Anthony.

What was your first pet?
A Dalmatian

What is your 2nd favourite sport?
Basketball. I’m a Raptors fan.

What’s your favourite place you have traveled?
Mexico

What is your nickname?
Parks

What’s your favourite band/song? 
Energy by Drake

What was your first car?
2000 GMC Sonoma pickup

What is your biggest pet peeve?
Bad drivers

What is your favourite food?
Chicken wings

What is your favourite Calgary restaurant?
Mercato

Who is your favorite actor/actress?
Denzel Washington

What was your childhood football number?
33

What is the worst place you have ever traveled?
Regina

What is your favorite vegetable?
Spaghetti squash

Who is your roommate on the road?
Lemar Durant or Juwan Brescacin. They are lazy.

Do you have a pre-game ritual?
I will not slap hands with front of glove before game

What piece of equipment are you fussiest about?
My mouth-guard

What is your favourite CFL road city to visit?
I play best in Winnipeg