Dennis Parker Sr. and his son, Dennis Parker Jr., are both athletic standouts in the history of John Marshall High School. The elder Parker played football at JM from
1985 to 1988 under Coach Lou Anderson and at Virginia Union University under Coach Joe Taylor. Parker Jr. helped lead JM’s team to the 2023 state title for the third year in which the team has played since COVID-19. The younger Parker was named high school basketball player of the year in Virginia and will play for North Carolina State University.
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Dennis Parker Jr.’s ascension to N.C. State fueled by academics, athletics, family ties
John Marshall High School’s Dennis Parker Jr. ranks among the most talented and decorated basketball players in Richmond history.
