David Gene Parker (June 9, 1951 – June 28, 2025), nicknamed "the Cobra", was an American 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. He was a member of two World Series championship teams, winning with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1979 and the Oakland Athletics in 1989.
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David Gene Parker 9 June 1951 Grenada, MS
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Died |
28 June 2025 (aged 74) Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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Zodiac | Gemini |
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