Baseball Legend Dave Parker Passes Away at 74

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Hall of Famer and former NL MVP Dave Parker has died at age 74. A legendary outfielder known as 'The Cobra,' Parker played 19 MLB seasons, primarily with the Pittsburgh Pirates, winning two World Series and earning seven All-Star selections. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in December and will be inducted in July. Parker was also recognized for his defensive skills, power hitting, and leadership, and he battled Parkinson's disease later in life.
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