Dave Parker, the former Major League Baseball outfielder known as 'the Cobra,' has died at the age of 74. The Pittsburgh Pirates announced his passing before a game against the New York Mets, honoring him with a moment of silence. Parker, who was set to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame next month, had an illustrious career spanning 19 seasons with notable achievements including a National League MVP award, two World Series championships, and multiple batting titles, culminating in a .290 career batting average and 339 home runs.
Dave Parker, known as 'the Cobra,' was an iconic outfielder whose career spanned 19 seasons, and included a remarkable performance that led to his Hall of Fame election.
Parker's legacy is cemented not just through statistics—.290 average, 339 home runs—but also through MVP honors and two World Series championships.
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