| Rich Parks | |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 7 |
| Weight Lbs: | 235 |
| Birth Date: | 28 October 1943 |
| Death Place: | St. Louis, Missouri |
| Nationality: | American |
| High School: | Sumner (St. Louis, Missouri) |
| College: | Saint Louis (1963–1966) |
| Draft Year: | 1966 |
| Draft Round: | 5 |
| Draft Pick: | 47 |
| Draft Team: | Cincinnati Royals |
| Career Position: | Small forward |
| Career Number: | 45, 50 |
| Years1: | 1967–1968 |
| Team1: | Pittsburgh Pipers |
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| Bbr: | parksri01 |
Richard E. Parks (October 28, 1943 – August 19, 1978) was an American basketball player. He played college basketball for Saint Louis.
A 6'7" forward, Parks played college basketball at Saint Louis University.[1]
Parks was drafted by the Cincinnati Royals in the 5th round (7th pick, 47th overall) of the 1966 NBA draft.[2]
Parks played on the 1967–68 Pittsburgh Pipers team that won the 1968 ABA Championship.[3]
Parks was shot and killed at a bar in St. Louis on August 19, 1978, at age 34.[4]