Hank Parker
Encyclopedia
Hank Parker is a well-known professional bass fisherman
in the United States
.
In 1979 and again in 1989, the native of Maiden, NC won the Bassmaster Classic
, the biggest event in his sport. He is one of only four anglers to win the event more than once.
For years, Parker has hosted Hank Parker Outdoors. The program now airs on the Outdoor Channel; it has previously aired on Versus
(formerly OLN/Outdoor Life Network), ESPN
and TNN, The Nashville Network (now Spike TV
). He was also featured as an opponent in the video game released for the Super Nintendo entitled "Bassin's Black Bass with Hank Parker
." In the game, the player must earn their way onto the pro bass fishing tour, where they compete against Parker.
Parker lives in Denver, North Carolina
, along the shores of Lake Norman
. He has three sons, Hank Parker Jr. and Billy Parker
, who have both driven in the NASCAR
Busch Series
and Timothy Parker who now currently fights under the MMA circuit. Hank Jr. is a two-time race winner and is now a test driver for Roush Racing
. Billy has the appropriate nickname "Catfish." The sons also join him for another outdoors show, called Hank Parker 3-D; that show focuses on hunting
rather than fishing.
Bass fishing
Bass fishing is the activity of angling for the North American gamefish known colloquially as the black bass. There are numerous black bass species considered as gamefish in North America, including largemouth bass , smallmouth bass , Spotted bass or Kentucky bass , Guadalupe bass Bass fishing is...
in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.
In 1979 and again in 1989, the native of Maiden, NC won the Bassmaster Classic
Bassmaster Classic
The Bassmaster Classic is a competition in professional bass fishing. It was first held in 1971 on Lake Mead, Nevada. Originally it was a fall event , but it switched to the summer in 1984 and then to the late winter in 2006...
, the biggest event in his sport. He is one of only four anglers to win the event more than once.
For years, Parker has hosted Hank Parker Outdoors. The program now airs on the Outdoor Channel; it has previously aired on Versus
Versus (TV channel)
Versus is a sports-oriented cable television channel in the United States. It was previously known as Outdoor Life Network and was launched on July 1, 1995, focusing on fishing, hunting, and other outdoor sports...
(formerly OLN/Outdoor Life Network), ESPN
ESPN
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
and TNN, The Nashville Network (now Spike TV
Spike TV
Spike is an American cable television channel. It launched on March 7, 1983 as The Nashville Network , a joint venture of WSM, Inc...
). He was also featured as an opponent in the video game released for the Super Nintendo entitled "Bassin's Black Bass with Hank Parker
Bassin's Black Bass with Hank Parker
Bassin's Black Bass with Hank Parker, known in Japan as is a tournament-based fishing video game developed by Starfish and published by HOT・B for the Super NES. The player attempts to rise up from an amateur tournament to the bass fishing championship in both versions...
." In the game, the player must earn their way onto the pro bass fishing tour, where they compete against Parker.
Parker lives in Denver, North Carolina
Denver, North Carolina
Denver, formerly known as "Dry Pond," is an unincorporated community located in Lincoln County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is situated on North Carolina State Highway 16 on the west side of Lake Norman on the Catawba River...
, along the shores of Lake Norman
Lake Norman
Lake Norman, created between 1959 and 1964 as part of the construction of the Cowans Ford Dam by Duke Energy, is the largest manmade body of fresh water located in North Carolina.-General Information:...
. He has three sons, Hank Parker Jr. and Billy Parker
Billy Parker (NASCAR driver)
Billy Parker is a NASCAR Busch Series driver.He has made 8 starts driving the #66 Duraflame Dodge's fielded by RWI. He is the younger brother of Busch series veteran Hank Parker, Jr. and son of professional fisherman Hank Parker...
, who have both driven in the NASCAR
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
Busch Series
Busch Series
The NASCAR Nationwide Series is a stock car racing series owned and operated by the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing. It is promoted as NASCAR's "minor league" circuit, and is a proving ground for drivers who wish to step up to the organization's "big leagues"; the Sprint Cup circuit...
and Timothy Parker who now currently fights under the MMA circuit. Hank Jr. is a two-time race winner and is now a test driver for Roush Racing
Roush Racing
Roush Fenway Racing is a racing team competing in NASCAR racing. As one of NASCAR's largest premier racing teams, Roush runs teams in the Sprint and Nationwide Series, and formerly in the Camping World Truck Series and ARCA RE/MAX Series.Roush first entered NASCAR competition in 1988, but had...
. Billy has the appropriate nickname "Catfish." The sons also join him for another outdoors show, called Hank Parker 3-D; that show focuses on hunting
Hunting
Hunting is the practice of pursuing any living thing, usually wildlife, for food, recreation, or trade. In present-day use, the term refers to lawful hunting, as distinguished from poaching, which is the killing, trapping or capture of the hunted species contrary to applicable law...
rather than fishing.