FOX Sports Radio personality Rob Parker has been honored by his alma mater, Southern Connecticut State University. The school held a tribute that cements his legacy both on campus and in the world of sports journalism.
During halftime of SCSU’s homecoming football game on October 4, the university officially dedicated the press box at Jess Dow Field in Parker’s name. The event drew alumni and campus leaders, including former NFL coach and longtime SCSU head coach Kevin Gilbride, who attended the ceremony.
Parker, the co-host of The Odd Couple with Rob Parker & Kelvin Washington on FOX Sports Radio. He also serves as an analyst for MLB Network and is the founder and editor of MLBbro.com, a platform celebrating Black players in Major League Baseball.
“Rob Parker’s contributions to the field of sports journalism are a testament to the impact of our alumni,” SCSU Director of Athletics and Recreation Terrance Jones said in Southern News, the campus publication. “We’re proud to honor his remarkable career and show gratitude for his generosity by naming the press box at Jess Dow Field after him. This recognition not only reflects his achievements but also inspires our current students to pursue their passions and make their mark.”
For Parker, who graduated from SCSU in 1986, the moment was deeply personal.
“I’m so grateful to Southern for laying the groundwork for my career,” Parker told Southern News. “This is where it all began and where I learned to be a reporter. It’s an absolute honor to have my name on Southern’s press box. I hope this will inspire others to excel and do what most think can’t be done.”
The honor adds to a long list of accomplishments that link Parker to the university. He received Southern’s Outstanding Journalism Alumni Award in 2008. Parker was also featured in a 1988 television commercial titled Four Years That Last a Lifetime, celebrating notable graduates. Two years later, he created the Rob Parker Award to recognize exceptional sportswriters from Southern News.
Through the years, Parker has frequently returned to campus to speak with journalism students. Encouraging them to chase opportunities in a competitive media landscape.
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