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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.
Bobby Ray Parks Sr. (November 26, 1961 – March 30, 2013) was an American professional basketball player from Grand Junction, Tennessee. He played for Memphis State University (now the University of Memphis) from 1980-1984 and played internationally in the Philippines, Indonesia and France.
Jun 16, 2024 · Zeinab Harake has nothing but love and appreciation for Bobby Ray Parks Jr. on Father's Day. On her Instagram Story, the social media personality shared a lovely photo of Ray with her children Bia and Lucas.
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 3, 2018 · Prior to the start of the ABL Finals, Parks was already reflecting about his father, Bobby Ray Parks Sr., who was a coach in the league with the San Miguel Beermen in 2012.
Apr 14, 2013 · But this time, that gesture was dedicated to his late father, Bobby, a PBA great who passed away recently due to complications from throat cancer. “I’ve been doing that since season 75 for Maan Panganiban,” said Parks, referring to his then girlfriend who also passed away due to cancer in January of 2012.
