Robert Parish Basketball Cards

About Robert Parish, Hall of Famer

Robert Parish, nicknamed "the Chief," was a 7-foot-1-inch center who spent 21 seasons in the NBA playing for the Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets, and Chicago Bulls. Parish became a cornerstone of the Celtics' dynasty alongside Larry Bird and Kevin McHale, winning three championships together as part of "The Big Three." He added a fourth title with the Chicago Bulls in 1997 at age 43, becoming the oldest player to win an NBA championship. Known for his strong defense, rebounding, and high-arcing jump shot, Parish played 1,611 games—second all-time—and was a nine-time All-Star. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2003.

Did you know? Parish was drafted three times before joining the NBA: twice by ABA teams and once by the Golden State Warriors in 1976, yet he chose to remain at Centenary College despite his eligibility issues and lack of NCAA recognition.

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