Chadron State College Athletics

Parks was recruited from Compton, Calif., by Jack McBride in 1965 and started at fullback four years. As a junior in 1968, he blocked for Larry Gold, who became CSC’s first 1,000-yard rusher that season. The following year, Parks led the Eagles in rushing with 611 yards and scoring with 12 touchdowns. He also scored six times as a junior.
After graduating, Parks played two years each for the Joliet Chargers in the Continental Football League and the Rockford Rams in the Midwest Football League. He also had a tryout with the Washington Redskins.
He’s also had a successful business career.  He earned several salesmanship awards. About 25 years ago, he became a clothing consultant and founded his own firm, KEMA (Keeping Everyone Moving Ahead in Style) and sells clothing by appointment only.  He and his wife, Annette, whom he married while he was attending CSC, live in Joliet, Ill.