Hank Parker was born on 26 March 1953, in Maiden, North Carolina USA, and is best known to the world as the bass fisherman who won the Bassmaster Classic on two separate occasions, becoming one of only four in history to achieve such a feat. His work has also been put on screen, through many series and shows, including “”Hank Parker’s Outdoor Magazine”, “Hank Parker 3D” and others. His career has been active since 1976.
Have you ever wondered how rich Hank Parker is, as of mid-2016? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Hank`s net worth is as high as $4 million, an amount earned through his successful career as a bass fisherman.
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Hank Parker Net Worth $4 Million
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Hank grew up in Maiden, and was introduced to fishing in general by his father. However, his professional career didn’t begin until 1976, when he first joined the competitive bass fishing circuit. Three years later, he won his first title, the Bassmaster Classic, and ten years later he repeated that achievement, increasing his net worth to a large degree.
During his career, it has been calculated that he has earned money from 76% of the tournaments in which he has competed, which has certainly increased his net worth by a large margin.
Apart from his career as a fisherman, Hank has been a complete outdoors man, as he is a hunter as well.
Hank has become much better known to the general public through starring in several TV shows, including in the Hank Parker’s Outdoor Magazine, which first went to air in 1985 and is still a popular program; some of the most notable guests on the show have include Bo Jackson, Larry Bird and Tony Dungy, among many others including armed forces members.
Hank has also been involved in other shows such as “Hank Parker in 3D” which started in 2005, and in 2008 he launched the “Hunt Like a Parker” TV series; his most recent project is the show “Hank Parker’s Flesh and Blood” which debuted in 2013. All have contributed to his net worth.
Furthermore, Hank lent has his voice to his character in the video game, entitled “Bassin’s Black Bass with Hank Parker” (1994), which has also increased his net worth.
Han’s personal fortune has also increased thanks to his partnership with several popular fishing brands, including the Ranger Boats, Mercury Marine and others.
During his career, Hank has received numerous prestigious awards, including induction into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, International Game Fish Association Hall of Fame, and also Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame, among many others.
Regarding his personal life, he is married to Martha with whom he has four sons and a daughter. Two of his sons are professional race drivers in NASCAR in the US, Hank Parker Jr. and Billy Parker, while Ben is a fisherman, and Timothy is a professional MMA fighter. He also has 11 grandchildren. He and his family now reside in Union County, South Carolina.
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