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Richard E. Parks (October 28, 1943 – August 19, 1978) was an American basketball player.

Rich Parks

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 / Round: 5 / Pick: 47th overall
Selected by the Cincinnati Royals
Position	Small forward
Number	45, 50
Career history
1967–1968	Pittsburgh Pipers
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-MVC (1966)
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

External links

• Basketball-Reference.com Rich Parks page

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