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Birth Name: Robert Lee Parish
Place of Birth: Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
Date of Birth: August 30, 1953
Ethnicity: African-American
Robert Parish is an American professional basketball player. A center, he played for the Golden State Warriors, the Boston Celtics, the Charlotte Hornets, and the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He also coached the Maryland Mustangs. He played 21 seasons in the NBA, a for-way tie for third-most in league history. He is nicknamed “The Chief.” He is 7′1″.
Robert is the son of Ada and Robert Lee Parish, Sr.
Robert’s paternal grandfather was named Clarence Parish (the son of Clarence Parish, Sr.).
Robert’s paternal grandmother was named Willie Mae Summer (the daughter of Lucius Summer and Fannie).
Robert’s maternal grandfather was Washington Burks (the son of Nelson Burks and Carrie Patterson).
Robert’s maternal grandmother was May Bell Hollingsworth (the daughter of Arthur Hollingsworth and Ada Lee).
Source: Obituary of Robert’s father – https://www.findagrave.com