Dave Parker, hard-hitting outfielder nicknamed ‘the Cobra,’ dies at 74

Gary Sheffield Stands Tall Against MLB Over ‘Father’ Figure Dave Parker’s Hall of Fame Bid

MLB has always claimed to honor its legends; however, Gary Sheffield is not buying it anymore. After watching a mentor miss out on the Hall of Fame moment he had waited decades for, Sheffield did not stop. “We’re playing with people’s lives that deserve to be here,” he asserted. As MLB gears up for another induction ceremony, Sheffield’s statements are a direct hit, one that cuts through the celebration. When Dave Parker passed away one month be…

Perry Dunn shares about his friendship with late MLB Hall of Famer Dave Parker

AUGUSTA, GA (WJBF)- Hall of Famer David Parker played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, winning a World Series ring with the team in 1979. He passed away on Saturday, but former baseball player and Augusta native Perry Dunn was friends, and even roommates, with the late major leaguer. When asked about his relationship with Parker, he detailed some fond memories they shared together. "We became friends outside of baseball, and after baseball it led to …

Parker remembered as 'hard-hitting' outfielder

PITTSBURGH — 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’s death sparks more sadness for 1989 Oakland A’s, one of MLB’s all-time great teams

Dave Parker’s death Saturday at age 74 a month before his Hall of Fame induction resonated deeply with members of the 1989 Oakland Athletics.

Tim Benz: A picture of Dave Parker tells a thousand words

Jun. 30—Like a lot of young Pittsburgh Pirates fans who were introduced to baseball in the 1970s, I had a Dave Parker poster on my wall.

Pirates great "The Cobra" passes - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA

Former Pirates outfielder and 1978 National League MVP Dave Parker died Saturday at the age of 74. Parker had a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Nicknamed “The Cobra”, Parker won two World Series, including the 1979 World Series with the Pirates. He was a two-time batting champion and a seven-time All-Star. Parker retired as one of just five players with at least 500 doubles, 300 home runs, 150 steals and 2,700 hits. The post Pirates great …