Dave Parker Elected to Hall of Fame

Dave Parker, a former Pittsburgh Pirates legend known as 'The Cobra', has been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the Classic Baseball Era Committee. Parker, who will be inducted in July, is recognized for his substantial contributions to baseball from 1973 to 1991. He was a seven-time All-Star and the 1978 National League MVP, boasting a career batting average of .290 with 339 home runs and 1,493 RBIs. The Classic Baseball Era Committee, which considers the contributions of players before 1980, voted Parker in with 14 of 16 votes, surpassing the 75% threshold required for election. Parker, who also played for the Cincinnati Reds and other teams, was instrumental in the Pirates' 1979 World Series win. His induction rectifies what many considered an oversight in his distinguished career.