Tucson High's Jesse Parker in 1971. Tucson Citizen file photo
Tucson Citizen file photoAlthough three knee surgeries in college, both at UCLA and Arizona, kept him from being a college standout, Parker was a Parade All-American in 1972 at THS, rushing for 3,049 yards as the state’s most coveted offensive recruit.
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Canyon del Oro's Ka'Deem Carey, who led the Dorados to a 14-0 record and state title, tops the list.
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