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Parks was born in Parañaque, Metro Manila to Bobby Parks Sr. and Marifer Celine Barbosa. His father was playing basketball in the Philippines. Parks Sr. had been drafted 58th overall in the third round of the 1984 NBA draft, and went on to become a seven-time Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Best Import awardee and Hall of Famer.
Mar 30, 2013 · Bobby Ray Parks Sr., the legendary PBA import and father of reigning UAAP MVP Bobby Ray Parks Jr., passed away early Saturday afternoon following complications stemming from a long battle with laryngeal cancer. The 51-year-old died with his family by his side at the San Juan de Dios Hospital.
Jul 8, 2024 · Despite his busy schedule, Bobby remained a dedicated father and a great motivator to his son, Bobby Ray Barbosa Parks Jr. Sadly, he passed away on March 30, 2013, at the age of 51 while in Pasay, Philippines. His legacy and impact on the basketball world and his family will always be remembered.
May 3, 2018 · Parks Sr., a seven-time PBA Best Import and a legendary figure in Philippine basketball, passed away five years ago. The younger Parks said he had "unfinished business" because his father...
Sep 1, 2015 · NBA. Song for My Father. Bobby Ray Parks Jr. is on a quest to become the first born-and-raised Filipino to make the NBA and live up to his late father’s basketball legacy. by Rafe Bartholomew on September 1, 2015.
Aug 4, 2020 · MANILA, Philippines – Being the namesake of his legendary father is both a boon and a bane for Bobby Ray Parks Jr. He was hailed a bright prospect with the mere mention of his name. True...
Sep 7, 2012 · Yellow Jacket to Bulldog Bobby Ray Parks, Jr. is touted as the second coming of his father, more than just because he is his namesake. Born to Parks, Sr. and Filipina Marifer Celine Barbosa in 1993, the Fil-Am had big dreams for himself, and it started along the streets of Parañaque where he played pick-up games.
May 1, 2013 · THE death of his father has motivated amateur star Bobby Ray Parks Jr. to pursue his NBA dream more than ever. Saying it is what his dad and namesake had wanted for him, the National...
Dec 12, 2018 · Ray Parks Jr. is all about his late father, Bobby Ray Parks Sr.
Nov 25, 2020 · That's exactly what Ray Parks Jr. did on the eve of the supposed 59th birthday of his late dad and PBA great Bobby Ray Parks Sr. The younger Parks erupted for 36 points spiked by five triples as he led TNT to a 102-101 victory over Phoenix on Wednesday night for a do-or-die semifinal match in the Philippine Cup.
