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Dave Parker

American Hall of Fame baseball player (1951-2025) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 74

David Gene Parker, 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 (NL) batting titles and was the 1978 NL Most Valuable Player.

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Career 6

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Los Angeles Angels1991
Toronto Blue Jays1991
Milwaukee Brewers1990
Oakland Athletics1988-1989
Cincinnati Reds1984-1987
Pittsburgh Pirates1973-1983

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Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award1978
Rawlings Gold Glove Award
Silver Slugger Award

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He was a member of two World Series championship teams, winning with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1979 and the Oakland Athletics in 1989.

Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1951 to 2025 · aged 74

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