Dick Parker
Dick Parker
Full Name:  Richard J. Parker
     Died:  June 4, 2011, Tampa, Fla.
   School:  Bishop Duffy High School in Niagara Falls, New York


FSU Career
Golf
Year  Hgt  Wgt  Cl  Ltr  Hometown
1958  5-7  160  Jr   *   Niagara Falls, NY                       
1959  5-8  165  Sr       Niagara Falls, NY                       
Swimming & Diving
Year  Pos     Hgt  Wgt  Cl  Ltr  Hometown
55-56         5-7  150  Fr       Niagara Falls, NY               


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Obituary for Richard J. Parker
Published by Blount & Curry Funeral Home - Carrollwood

Richard J. Parker, Sr. (Dick), 77 of Tampa passed away on June 4th, 2011 with his family by his side. A native of Niagara Falls, New York and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Parker. He attended Bishop Duffy Catholic School, where he excelled in many sports. After serving in the United States Navy, he attended Florida State University from 1955-1959, where he was a member of the Swim and Golf Teams. He was employed by Tampa Paper Company for many years before starting his own business, where he was instrumental in the introduction of plastic grocery bags to Publix and Eckerd Drug stores. His love of golf was evident in his daily life as being a founding member of Silver Lake Country Club back in the late 1960's which is now known today as Carrollwood Village / Emerald Greens. Other hobbies included coaching his son's soccer team, fishing, skiing and reading. He was a loving husband, father, grand-father, uncle and friend. He will be deeply missed and remain in our hearts forever. He is survived by his wife of 47 years Gina, daughter Lisa (Wes), son Richard Jr., daughter- in- law Dina, cherished grandchildren Lauren and R.J. , his sister Joyce Kay (Donald), brother Robert Parker(Patricia), many nieces, nephews and in-laws. He was predeceased in death by his parents Wilmer and Dorothy and brother Donald Parker(Beverly).



FSU Statistics
Golf
Year    Tournaments Rounds Par Low Strokes Wins Top10   Ave
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1957-58         5       5.0  1  69    376    0     0  75.20
1958-59         1       1.0  0  76     76    0     0  76.00
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Total           6       6    1  69    452    0     0  75.33
   Date     Opponent/Tournament             Place  Round 1  Round 2  Round 3  Round 4  Total  Par
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            1957-58 Season
03/11/1958  Jacksonville NAS                         69                                  69    72
03/17/1958  Georgia Tech                             77                                  77    72
03/27/1958  Spring Hill College                      79                                  79    72
03/28/1958  Jacksonville NAS                          0                                   0    72
06/25/1958  NCAA Championship                 47t    77       74                        151    
            1958-59 Season
03/31/1959  Auburn                                   76                                  76    72
Swimming & Diving
   Date    Opponent/Meet                  Event                         Place  Results Points
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