What is Robert Parish's middle name?
Lee
What is Robert Parish's full name?
Robert Lee Parish
Robert Parish nickname(s):
Chief, Robert Lee Parish, Robert Parish
Robert Parish date of birth:
August 30, 1953
How old is Robert Parish?
73
Where was Robert Parish born?
Shreveport, Louisiana
How tall is Robert Parish?
7' (213 cm)
How much does Robert Parish weigh?
230 lbs (104.3 kg)
Robert Parish body shape:
Athletic
What color are Robert Parish's eyes?
Black
What color is Robert Parish's hair?
Black
Is Robert Parish gay or straight?
Straight
What is Robert Parish's ethnicity?
Black
What is Robert Parish nationality?
American
Where did Robert Parish go to school?
Woodlawn in Shreveport, Louisiana
Where did Robert Parish go to university?
Centenary College of Louisiana
What is Robert Parish's occupation?
Basketball player
Robert Parish claim to fame:
Basketball Great
Short Biography
Robert Lee Parish (born August 30, 1953) is a retired American basketball center. He was known for his strong defense and jump shooting, and was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2003. In 1996, Parish was also named as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History. His nickname was The Chief, after the fictitious Chief Bromden, a silent, giant Native American character in the film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. According to Parish, former Celtics forward Cedric Maxwell gave him this nickname because of his stoic nature. He played an NBA-record 1, 611 regular season games in his career.