YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – It is with great sadness that the Eastern Michigan University Department of Athletics announced the passing of legendary track and field and cross country coach, Bob Parks, who passed away March 3, 2021, at the age of 90.
It is ironic, perhaps, that for a man who spent the vast majority of his life paying close attention to every meter, there is no possible way to measure the impact that he made on thousands of individuals.
A coach, mentor, father, and friend, Parks' legacy within Eastern Michigan University, the Mid-American Conference, and the entirety of intercollegiate athletics will never diminish.