Harry Parker: Why we row

Harry L. Parker, the former Thomas Bolles Head Coach for Harvard Men's Crew, was widely regarded as the premier rowing coach in the United States. In his 50 years as head coach, he led his crews to 21 undefeated regular seasons, 24 EARC Sprints varsity titles, 21 JV Sprints crowns, eight official and eight unofficial national championships, including three IRA championships since 2003, and a 42--7 record over Yale in the Harvard-Yale Boat Race. He worked with every U.S. Olympic Rowing Team from 1964 until 1992 and also served as the coach of the first U.S. women's national eight, which won a silver medal at the 1975 World Rowing Championships. He coached the women's crew again in 1976 when they won a bronze medal at the Olympic Games in Montreal.

[@thingsJTlikes]

what and incredible man.. May you rest in peace.. I know you will be at Head of the Charles in spirit and in the souls of all those you have Coached and been a part of their lives.. Miss ya Coach

[@wemuk5170]

“They are hooked... they are hooked for life.” 😂

[@waterglider8]

Thank you Harry. You were, and continue to be an inspiration.

[@ucibenhise]

A legend. Rip Harry. Nice work, coach!

[@RaymondBlanchard]

I loved Harry and his quiet, subtle style. Taught me a lot about myself!

[@thebullyette2460]

ROW! ROW! ROW!........ RIP, Friend.

[@dysonsphere3005]

my dream college and team.

[@m.c.h125]

Great

[@geoffnorx579]

RIP Harry

[@alexsandroleite7360]

Parabéns!

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