| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1943-10-28)October 28, 1943 |
| Died | August 19, 1978(1978-08-19) (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 | |
Richard E. Parks (October 28, 1943 – August 19, 1978) was an American basketball player. He played college basketball for Saint Louis.
A 6'7" forward, Parks played college basketball at Saint Louis University.
Parks was drafted by the Cincinnati Royals in the 5th round (7th pick, 47th overall) of the 1966 NBA draft.
Parks played on the 1967–68 Pittsburgh Pipers team that won the 1968 ABA Championship.
Parks was shot and killed at a bar in St. Louis on August 19, 1978, at age 34.
References
- 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.
External links
| Pittsburgh Pipers 1967–68 ABA champions | |
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