 Upon his graduation, Parks held the school records for career receptions (80), single-season receptions (32), single game receptions (8 vs. Kansas State in 1963), and single game receiving yards (132 vs Kansas State in 1963).His record for longest interception return of 98 yards that occurred during a 1962 game versus Colorado still remains a school record.Parks was one of only five Texas Tech players to have their jerseys retired and along with E.J.