Wednesday, 06 May 2026

Jack Parker

Contest: The US Athletic Hall of Fame - Coaches 2026
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Sport(s): Hockey
Statistics & Accolades: 3 NCAA Championships (1978, 1995 & 2009)
6 Hockey East Tournament Championships (1986, 1994, 1995, 1997, 2006 & 2009)
NCAA Record: 897-472-115
Tournament Record: 30-25
3 Spencer Penrose Award (1975, 1978 & 2009)
5 Bob Kullen Coach of the Year Award (1986, 1992, 2000, 2005 & 2006)
Member of the Hockey Hall of Fame
Member of the United States Hockey Hall of Fame
Member of the Boston University Hall of Fame
Jack Parker’s legacy is closely tied to Boston University, where he spent 47 years as a player and coach. He was a standout center from 1965-1968, captained the team, and helped win three Beanpot championships. After coaching high school hockey at Medford, he returned as an assistant coach, helping win national titles in 1971 and 1972 before becoming head coach in December 1973.

As a head coach, Parker became one of the most successful figures in college hockey history, amassing 897 wins over 40 seasons. At the time of his retirement in 2013, this was the highest record at a single school. He led the Terriers to three NCAA national championships in 1978, 1995, and 2009, and secured an unprecedented 21 Beanpot titles. A three-time NCAA Coach of the Year, Parker coached many NHL players and Olympians, including four members of the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" team. He was also inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as a builder in 2025.

We are proud to nominate Jack Parker for the United States Athletic Hall of Fame.

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