NFL agent Eugene Parker dies at 60

NFL agent Eugene Parker died Thursday at the age of 60.

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NFL agent Eugene Parker died Thursday at the age of 60.

Parker, who had battled kidney cancer since November, represented numerous NFL Hall of Fame players throughout his career including Curtis Martin, Deion Sanders and Emmitt Smith, among others.

A former fifth-round selection in the 1978 NBA draft out of Purdue, Parker turned down the NBA to pursue a law degree from Valparaiso. He was later inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in 2001.

At the time of his death, Parker was representing current NFL players Larry Fitzgerald, Jason Pierre-Paul and Alshon Jeffery, as well as draft prospects Jaylon Smith, Laquon Treadwell and Noah Spence.

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It's with great sadness I share this message. #RIPEugene pic.twitter.com/uCuucXKHZk

— Larry Fitzgerald (@LarryFitzgerald) April 1, 2016

RIP Eugene Parker.Thanks for everything you've taught me.I will miss our deep talks about life.You will be missed 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/pCndWa2nMs

— Tommie Harris (@Tommieharris90) April 1, 2016

Not only my agent but family, and a coach off the field Truly blessed with Eugene Parker's presence in my life.Definitely a huge loss. R.I.P

— Allen Robinson II (@AllenRobinson) April 1, 2016

I lost the greatest agent ever, a father figure and friend... It was always bigger than The game of football with him..Legends never die RIP

— jairus byrd (@jairusbyrd) April 1, 2016

Just receive some bad news...... I lost father figure, friend , and a pioneer to the https://t.co/t3U8TOG0AJ Eugene Parker #Legendary #🙏🙏🙏🙏

— Erik Walden (@E_Ninety3) April 1, 2016

Parker is survived by his wife, June, and their five children.