PBA legend Bobby Parks Sr dies

Legendary basketball player Bobby Parks Sr. passed away Saturday, March 30, morning due to cancer, InterAKTV and www.inquirer.net reported. He was 51.

Parks Sr. debuted  in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) in 1987 and won a record seven Best Import awards. He played for San Miguel Beermen and the Shell Turbo Chargers.

Parks Sr. was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer in 2008 and sought treatment in Manila for his illness. A year after, he was included in PBA’s Hall of Fame for his accomplishments in the league.

In 2010, his cancer was in remission. It was at this time that Parks accepted an offer to be the assistant athletic director of the National University cagers. His son, Ray, also signed up to the team, and was named UAAP Most Valuable Player twice.

 Spin.ph reported that Parks Sr.’s illness developed into lung cancer in February.

Watch this interview with Bobby Parks about his battle with cancer aired over GMA’s “Tunay na Buhay” here:

Parks’ remains will be interred at Heritage Park in Taguig City on Sunday. 

Parks remembered

The sports community paid their respect to Parks Jr. over twitter.

 

RIP Bobby Parks Sr. #Legend

— Mico Halili (@micohalili) March 30, 2013

 

 

Phil Bball has lost a great man. RIP Bobby Parks

— Chot Reyes (@coachot) March 30, 2013

 

 

Once played pick up games with one of the most decorated imports of the PBA, RIP Bobby Parks, Sr.

— Mike Abasolo (@michaelabasolo) March 30, 2013

 

RIP Iceman aka Uncle Bob aka Bobby Parks Sr , good memories always with us [pic] — path.com/p/3OG5az

— agus mauro (@agusmauro) March 30, 2013

Bobby Parks was the perfect gentleman on and off the court. The best import who ever played in the PBA…..

— Bo Dones (@BMDones) March 30, 2013

Thank you for the great years of basketball, the love for your adopted country and all around class. RIP bobby parks Sr.

— nigel tolentino (@nigelrebel) March 30, 2013

Bobby Parks was one of the men who made my love for the game of hoops grow. Hard work and dedication every game day. Respect! Rest in peace.

— Favian Pua 潘建良 (@favianpua) March 30, 2013

– Rappler.com