Hall of Fame Outfielder Dave Parker Dies at 74

Dave Parker, the Hall of Fame outfielder nicknamed "The Cobra," passed away at age 74 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Parker played 19 MLB seasons, primarily with the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he won two National League batting titles, the 1978 NL MVP, and a World Series championship in 1979, later winning another title with the Oakland Athletics in 1989. Over his career, he amassed a .290 batting average, 339 home runs, 1,493 RBIs, and was a seven-time All-Star with multiple Gold Glove and Silver Slugger awards. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by a special committee in December and was set to be inducted in Cooperstown in July. Tributes poured in from the Pirates, Cincinnati Reds, and across social media, celebrating his legacy as a powerful and dynamic player known for his aggressive style and leadership. The Pirates held a moment of silence in his honor before their game against the New York Mets, reflecting the deep impact Parker had on the game and fans alike.