Robert Parish
Basketball player and Hall of Famer
Born
August 30th, 1953
71 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a center in the National Basketball Association, primarily for the Boston Celtics. Achieved significant success in the 1980s, contributing to the team's three championships. Part of the renowned Celtics dynasty alongside Larry Bird and Kevin McHale. Garnered the distinction of being one of the NBA's all-time leaders in games played. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2003 for outstanding career achievements.
Won three NBA championships with the Boston Celtics
Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2003
Ranked among the NBA's all-time leaders in games played
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