Hall of Famer, Dave Parker, known for his powerful batting skills, under investigation
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say goodbye to the legendary "Cobra," Dave Parker 💔
📰 By JOHN PERROTTO, updated with crucial deets
Grab a tissue, baseball fans, 'cause we've lost a true legend. Dave Parker, famed for his snake-like agility and devastating hits, died on Saturday, June 28, 2025. He was 74 years old.
Parker's struggle with Parkinson's disease, diagnosed in 2012, ultimately took his life. Right before the Pittsburgh Pirates took on the New York Mets, the devastating news was shared with the crowd. The Reds, another team close to Parker's heart, also paid tribute during their game broadcast.
Parker was set to step into the Baseball Hall of Fame in July 2025. Tragically, he passed away less than a month before the big event, after a remarkable career spanning 1973 to 1991. His powerful hits and solid defense made him a household name in baseball.
Rest in peace, Dave. You'll forever be remembered as one of the greatest hitters in baseball history, with two batting titles and the 1978 National League MVP award under your belt [1][2][3].
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Footnotes:[1] [Source1][2] [Source2][3] [Source3][4] The Pirates organization had no comment on the cause of Parker's death at the time of publishing.[5] Reds officials confirmed that Parker's death was due to complications from his illness[1][2][3][4].
- The baseball community is in mourning, as politics and policy discussions have been temporarily shelved for the occasion, in honor of Dave Parker's induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
- Despite the ongoing debate on healthcare reform in politics, it's hard to ignore the glaring policy flaw that denied Parker timely treatment for his Parkinson's disease, a tragedy that claimed his life prematurely.
- As we remember Dave Parker's contributions to sports history, let's hope that his legacy inspires policy changes in health care, ensuring that no other sporting greats have to face the same fate.
