Background
Parseghian, Ara Raoul was born on May 21, 1923 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of Michael and Amelia (Bonneau) Parseghian.
Parseghian, Ara Raoul was born on May 21, 1923 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of Michael and Amelia (Bonneau) Parseghian.
Bachelor of Arts, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, 1949; Master of Arts, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, 1951.
Football coach, Miami University, 1950-1955; Football coach, Northwestern University, 1956-1963; Football coach, U. Notre Dame, 1964-1975; commentator, ABC's National Collegiate Athletic Association Football, 1975-1984; commentator, Columbia Broadcasting System-television National Collegiate Athletic Association Football, since 1984; host television series, Ara's Sports World.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945.
Married Kathleen Davis, December 30, 1948. Children: Karan, Kristan, Michael.