About Dick Parsons
Born 1938. Dick Parsons is an American basketball player.
James R. "Dick" Parsons is a former American college baseball and college basketball coach. He was the coach of the Kentucky Wildcats baseball team from 1970 to 1972 and was also an assistant coach for the Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team from 1970 to 1980 under Joe B. Hall. He attended the University of Kentucky from 1957 to 1961 where he played both baseball and basketball.
Early years Parson was born in Yancey, Kentucky and attended Harlan High School where he ran track and played baseball, basketball and football. He attended the University of Kentucky where he was a two sport athlete. In baseball, he was all-SEC in 1959 and 1961 and All-American in 1961.
Coaching career
Basketball
Baseball
Head coaching record Below is a table of Parson's yearly records as a collegiate head baseball coach. He served in 3 seasons between 1970 and 1972.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Dick Parsons?
American basketball and baseball coach
When was Dick Parsons born?
Dick Parsons was born on 31 May 1938 in Yancey.
What is Dick Parsons's occupation?
Dick Parsons is a basketball player.
What nationality is Dick Parsons?
Dick Parsons is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Dick Parsons (coach)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dick Parsons. https://biography.guide/dick-parsons/
MLA: "Dick Parsons." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dick-parsons/.
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