Heartbreaking news for the baseball world, as one of its fiercest, most electrifying Pittsburgh Pirates legends has just passed. Dave Parker, also known as the Cobra affectionately, has passed away at the age of 74.
A towering presence both on and off the field, his death leaves a legacy that spans over two decades, two World Series titles, and several beautiful memories.
The Pittsburgh Pirates, a team where Parker built his Hall of Fame legacy, shared their heartbreak. On X, they said, “We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Hall of Famer Dave Parker. A legendary Pirate, Parker spent 11 years in a Pirates uniform, winning 2 batting titles, an MVP award, and a World Series Championship in 1979. The Cobra was part of the inaugural Pirates Hall of Fame class in 2022.” But that was not all.
We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Hall of Famer Dave Parker.
A legendary Pirate, Parker spent 11 years in a Pirates uniform, winning 2 batting titles, an MVP award and a World Series Championship in 1979.
The Cobra was part of the inaugural Pirates Hall of Fame… pic.twitter.com/UuikGxw6dI
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) June 28, 2025
Parker was also one of the first inductees into the Pirates Hall of Fame in 2022 and was set to be enshrined in Cooperstown next month. But his influence is not just limited to Pittsburgh. He made his way to Cincinnati and even played for the Reds between the years of 1984 and 1987. For a kid who grew up in the city’s west end and learned to play baseball in the Crosley Field parking lot, playing in a Reds uniform was more like destiny, less like homecoming.
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