Pittsburgh (AP)-Dave Parker, a background player who is scheduled to be recruited in the Bibli Celebrity Hall next month. It was 74.
No other details were available about Parker’s death immediately. Pirates informed the crowd of his death before they started their game against New York Mits and stood up a moment of silence.
Parker launched “The Cobra”, which is 6 feet and 5 feet on his first league appearance in 1973 and played 19 seasons, 11 for piracy. NL MVP was in 1978, won the world championship with Pittsburgh after a year and then won another championship in 1989 with Auckland Athletics.
“We are all who grew up in the 1970s, remember how Dave was a special,” Pirate owner Bob Nuting said in a statement. “He had a big personality and died, leaving a greater vacuum for all those who knew him. Our hearts went out to his wife, Kelly and his family.”
Parker won the beating titles in 1977 and 78. He ended his career as a speculator. 290 with 339 Homer and 1,493 RBis. He also played with Cincinnati, Milwoki, California angels and Toronto.
Parker was elected in the celebrity hall by a special committee in December. The introduction ceremony was identified at Coopersown, New York, on July 27.
“We are joining the Biboul family in Dave Parker. His legacy will be courageous and leadership, which only corresponds to his distinguished achievements in this field,” said Jin Forbes Clark, head of the hall. “He brought his election to the celebrity hall in December with great joy for him, his family, and all the fans who were surprised by his wonderful capabilities.”
Parker was born on June 9, 1951 in Greenada, Mississippi, and he grew up in Cincinnati and was a star of three sports at the Corter of Secondary Technology School.
After playing with Pittsburg from 1973-1983, he signed with his hometown Reds and spent four seasons with the club. In 1985, NL led 125 RBis and won second place in MVP vote.
“This was the great elegance at a time when many of the defenders of 6 feet, 230 lbs and dynamic motivation, a hero,” said Barry Larkin Larkin, the Reds team, Barry Larkin. “Everything was impressive.”
In a statement, Reds said: “Dave was a high -ranking figure in the field, in the club and in the Cincinnati community, where his journey began to basement, playing in the fields near his home and going to games in Crossley Field. Dave’s influence on the game and will never forget this privilege.”
Parker was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2012.
He told reporters that he broke into tears when learning to choose him to the Hall of Famous.
“Yes, I cried,” Parker said after receiving the news. “It took just a few minutes, because I don’t cry.”
Parker occupied the opening match of the World Weapons Series in 1989, and he was credited with helping Bash Brothers of Jose Canseco and Mark McGWIRI on the title with a sweep from four games of Francisco.
“We all throughout the game feel deeply saddened by this loss,” said Rob Manfred, Commissioner of Bibli. “We will remember the cobra forever, especially since its name soon officially joins the myths of our national hobby.”
The pirates of the old warriors and 2013 NL MVP Andrew McCotchin praised Birker after Petsburg’s victory over New York Mits 9-2.
“He had to be like a superman for people when he was playing,” said Makcchin. “He was greater than life in the field and had a greater personality as well.”
Parker was a player on the right in all stars in all stars and three times, and when he retired after the 1991 season, he was only one of five players with at least 500 pairs of spouses, 300 Homer, 150 stolen bases and 2700 visits.
“I was a five -tool player. I can all do it,” Parker said after choosing the hall hall. “I was never to the first rule. I don’t know if people noticed it, but I ran hard in every play.”
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