Dave Parker, a hard-hitting outfielder who was set to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame next month, has died. He was 74.

David Gene Parker – whose veteran leadership helped the Oakland A’s win a World Series title in 1989 – has died after battling Parkinson’s disease for several years.

This moniker — The Cobra — was given to Dave Parker in the early 1970s by Pittsburgh Pirates broadcaster Bob Prince. Prince, known for his specific brand of commentary, came up with the nickname to ...

Dave Parker, the seven-time All-Star and former National League MVP who was recently elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame, has died at age 74, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Saturday.

Dave Parker will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown later this summer. He was a two-time World Series champion and was named NL MVP in 1978.

Dave Parker, Baseball Hall of Famer Known as 'the Cobra', Dies at 74: 'Legendary' Parker's former team, the Pittsburgh Pirates, announced the news of his death before their game against the Mets ...

Dave Parker, the longtime Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder, who was a two-time batting champion, National League MVP and member of the 1979 World Series championship team, has died at the age of 74.

Dave Parker, a hard-hitting outfielder who was set to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame next month, has died, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced Saturday. He was 74.

Dave Parker, slugging outfielder nicknamed ‘The Cobra,’ dies at 74 Dave Parker tips his cap during a pregame ceremony in 2019 honoring the Pirates’ 1979 championship team.

The Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds both announced Saturday Class of 2025 Hall of Famer Dave Parker passed away.

Pirates Legend Dave Parker Dies Weeks Before Hall Induction He hit like thunder and carried himself like a king.

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