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Robert Parish is a basketball player and basketball coach, born on August 30, 1953 in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. Robert Parish is 72 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes Centenary College of Louisiana. The listed height is 213 cm.
My Take
Robert Parish, the towering 7-foot-1 center nicknamed the Chief, is a player I rate for sheer longevity and selflessness. Twenty-one NBA seasons is almost inhuman, and three championships in Boston alongside Larry Bird and Kevin McHale prove he thrived without needing the spotlight. What I admire is the discipline: night after night doing the unglamorous work under the basket. From Shreveport, Louisiana to the Hall of Fame, his career is a study in durability over flash. Modern big men chase highlights; Parish chased wins, and that is why he endures in my book.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Robert Parish
- Name (Japanese)
- ロバート・パリッシュ
- Reading
- ろばーと・ぱりっしゅ
- Born
- August 30, 1953 (age 72)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Snake
- Origin
- Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
- Height
- 213 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player / basketball coach
2. Background
- University
- Centenary College of Louisiana
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Robert Parish born?
Born August 30, 1953 (age 72).
Where is Robert Parish from?
Robert Parish is from Shreveport, Louisiana, United States.
What does Robert Parish do?
Robert Parish works as basketball player, basketball coach.
How tall is Robert Parish?
Robert Parish is 213 cm.
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