John Parry (American football official)

John Parry
Born (1965-05-04) May 4, 1965 (age 59)
Michigan City, Indiana, U.S.
OccupationNFL official (2000–2018)
Known for2× Super Bowl referee (XLVI, LIII)

John W. Parry (born May 4, 1965) is an American former football official who worked in the National Football League (NFL) from 2000 through the 2018 season.[1] He wore uniform number 132[2] and was the referee for two Super Bowls. From 2019 through the 2023 season, Parry was the rules analyst for NFL telecasts on ABC and ESPN including Monday Night Football and postseason games.

  1. ^ Volin, Ben (August 4, 2007). "NBA ref scandal 'a wake-up call'". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved September 3, 2007.[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ Buchmasser, Bernd (January 24, 2019). "Super Bowl 53: John Parry will be the referee for Patriots vs. Rams". Pats Pulpit. Retrieved February 9, 2019.