Dave Parker Dies Weeks Before Hall Induction

Baseball Hall of Famer Dave Parker, known as 'the Cobra,' has died at age 74, just weeks before his scheduled induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown on July 27, 2025. Parker was a seven-time All-Star, two-time World Series champion, and the 1978 NL MVP, celebrated for his powerful hitting and leadership during his 19-year career, especially with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He also played for the Cincinnati Reds, Oakland Athletics, Milwaukee Brewers, California Angels, and Toronto Blue Jays, finishing with a .290 batting average, 339 home runs, and 1,493 RBIs. Parker's career included controversy, notably his testimony during the 1985 Pittsburgh drug trials, but his impact on baseball remained significant. Tributes poured in from teams, the Hall of Fame, and the broader baseball community, highlighting his courage, leadership, and legacy. His Hall of Fame induction will now be a posthumous honor.