Richard E. Parks (October 28, 1943 – August 19, 1978) was an American basketball player. He played college basketball for Saint Louis.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 28, 1943 |
| Died | August 19, 1978 (aged 34) St. Louis, Missouri |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Sumner (St. Louis, Missouri) |
| College | Saint Louis (1963–1966) |
| NBA draft | 1966: 5th round, 47th overall pick |
| Selected by the Cincinnati Royals | |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 45, 50 |
| Career history | |
| 1967–1968 | Pittsburgh Pipers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
A 6'7" forward, Parks played college basketball at Saint Louis University.[1]
Parks was drafted by the Cincinnati Royals in the 5th round (7th pick, 47th overall) of the 1966 NBA draft.[2]
Parks played on the 1967–68 Pittsburgh Pipers team that won the 1968 ABA Championship.[3]
Parks was shot and killed at a bar in St. Louis on August 19, 1978, at age 34.[4]
References edit
- ^ Basketball-Reference.com Rich Parks page
- ^ Basketball-Reference.com Rich Parks page
- ^ Basketball-Reference.com Rich Parks page
- ^ "Richie Parks rites Friday; ex-Bills ace". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. August 23, 1978. p. 35. Retrieved January 1, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
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