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Baseball Legend Dave Parker, 'The Cobra,' Dies at 74

6/29/2025

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Dave Parker, the iconic outfielder known as "the Cobra," passed away at 74, just shy of his Hall of Fame induction. A two-time World Series champion and seven-time All-Star, Parker's legacy extends beyond the diamond, as he battled Parkinson's disease since 2012, leaving an indelible mark on baseball and his community.

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Dave Parker, the iconic outfielder known as "the Cobra," passed away at 74, just shy of his Hall of Fame induction. A two-time World Series champion and seven-time All-Star, Parker's legacy extends beyond the diamond, as he battled Parkinson's disease since 2012, leaving an indelible mark on baseball and his community.