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David Gene Parker (born June 9, 1951), nicknamed "the Cobra", [1] is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a right fielder from 1973 to 1991. A seven-time All-Star, Parker won two National League batting titles and was the 1978 National League Most Valuable Player.
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Dec 4, 2019 · Parker retired after 19 big league seasons as a .290 hitter, with 2,712 career hits, 940 extra-base hits, 339 home runs, 1,493 RBIs, 154 stole bases and 143 outfield assists. There are 26 right fielders in the Hall of Fame.
David Gene Parker was a Major League Baseball player with the Pittsburgh Pirates ( 1973 – 1983 ), Cincinnati Reds ( 1984 – 1987 ), Oakland Athletics ( 1988 – 1989 ), Milwaukee Brewers ( 1990 ), California Angels ( 1991 ), and Toronto Blue Jays ( 1991 ).
Feb 13, 2018 · Parker was one of baseball's most talented and entertaining players during his 19-year big league career, which began with the Pirates in 1973. An imposing figure on the baseball diamond, Parker was nicknamed "Cobra" because of his 6-foot-5, 230-pound frame.
He won Most Valuable Player honors, receiving 21 of the 24 first-place votes. After the 1976 season Parker signed a three-year contract calling for salaries of $175,000 in 1977, $200,000 in 1978, and $225,000 in 1979. He almost immediately regretted it, as he saw other players get bigger deals.
Nov 2, 2023 · The City of Cincinnati, the South Cumminsville neighborhood and the Cincinnati Reds recognized MLB legend and Reds Hall of Famer Dave Parker by dedicating a street in his name near his childhood home on Wednesday.
Dec 9, 2008 · In 1985 at the age of 34, Parker had one of the best years of his career with the Reds, reaching his personal bests in homers 34 & RBIs 125, and a solid .312 batting average, finishing the season two hits shy of 200, He placed second in the MVP voting to Willie McGee.
Jan 26, 2018 · The man who once terrorized opposing pitchers and baserunners who dared test his powerful arm spends Monday evenings sharing his wisdom and teaching fundamentals to young baseball players at the Cincinnati Reds Urban Youth Academy — a short walk from Parker’s residence in his hometown of Cincinnati.
Mar 9, 2022 · Pirates and Reds legend Dave Parker has a mixed case for the Baseball Hall of Fame. Dave Parker spent parts of 19 seasons in the major leagues from 1973 through 1991, spending 11 seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates and four with the Cincinnati Reds.
