Willie Parker gives back to hometown with Thanksgiving turkey drive

Posted Nov 20, 2021
Clinton football legend, two-time Super Bowl champion, and former UNC running back Willie Parker was back in his hometown Sunday with his charity group 39 Legends Foundation to kick off the holiday season with the foundation’s annual Thanksgiving turkey drive. The event, which ran for two hours, had cars coming in and out from beginning to end. (Sampson Independent)

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