YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — Long-time Eastern Michigan University men's track and field Head Coach Bob Parks celebrated his 80th birthday in grand style, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, as he was honored during the football team's home opener at Rynearson Stadium.

Parks was presented with a plaque featuring past Parks-coached team photos and other photos of the program's historic accomplishments by current Head Coach John Goodridge and members of the cross country and track and field teams.

Also on hand for the presentation were recent track and field alums including Glenn Davis, one of Bob's EMU teammates, and Bob's wife, Pat.

"I know how much the history of EMU Track and Field means to Bob so this poster gives us an opportunity to link Bob with all the men of Eastern who have contributed to the EMU Tradition and the Bob Parks legacy," Goodridge said.

Dr. Derrick Gragg, Eastern Michigan University Athletic Director, arranged a scoreboard video tribute to Bob during the game.