From now until February 11, Red’s Army will be posting stories about the players behind the Celtics’ 22 retired numbers and that one retired nickname. Stories will be posted in the order that the numbers were retired.
Robert Parish brought an almost regal presence to the basketball hardwood. He was a lanky 7-foot-one-half-inch center, whose trademark move was a turnaround, high-arching, majestic jump shot. His stoic demeanor led teammate Cedric Maxwell to dub him “Chief,” after the silent character in the film, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” Even his uniform number stood out: he’s the only Celtic ever to wear 00.