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Legendary BU Coach Jack Parker Enshrined in Hockey Hall of Fame
11 Nov
Summary
- Jack Parker, former Boston University coach, inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame
- Coached Terriers for 40 years, won 897 games and 3 national championships
- Credited his players for team's success: "We got off the bus most times with the best players"
On November 11, 2025, former Boston University hockey coach Jack Parker was officially inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. The 80-year-old Parker spent 40 years leading the Terriers, during which time he won 897 games, 3 national championships, and made a record 24 NCAA tournament appearances.
Despite originally being a self-described basketball player, Parker was introduced to hockey by his brother Bob, who gifted him a pair of hockey skates and a Gordie Howe jersey one Christmas. This sparked Parker's lifelong passion for the sport, which he went on to share with countless players over his illustrious coaching career.
When reflecting on his team's success, Parker was quick to credit his players, saying "We used to have a philosophy: You want to have success, get the team with the best players. We got off the bus most times with the best players." This humble attitude and focus on developing talent helped make Parker one of the most respected and successful college hockey coaches of his era.
