Robert Parish

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. He was a center in the NBA. He played 21 seasons in the NBA, tied for second most in league history.

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