Pittsburgh #Pirates outfielder Dave Parker loses sight of the ball in the Kingdome roof - but recovers just in time to throw out Boston #RedSox star Jim Rice at third base in the 1979 All-Star Game! Happy 74th Birthday To Dave "The Cobra" Parker! #MLB #Legend #Baseball #History
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Dave Parker 🐍
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Very sad news to learn today. My deepest condolences to his family, friends and all of his fans.
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
Dave Parker was the highest paid player in baseball when the Pirates won the 1979 World Series. 1st player to average over $1 million per year. And worth every penny.
Oakland A's DH Dave Parker hits a HR vs. the San Francisco Giants in Game 1 of the 1989 World Series! RIP Dave "The Cobra" Parker #MLB #Baseball #Legend #RIPCobra #Athletics
Pittsburgh #Pirates outfielder Dave Parker hits a HR vs. Oakland A's pitcher Mike Norris during the 1981 All-Star Game in Cleveland! - RIP Dave Parker #MLB #Baseball #Legend #RIPCobra
July 2, 1997: Patrick Ewing signs a 4-year contract with the New York Knicks believed to be worth $65 million, making him the NBA's second-highest paid center (behind Shaquille O'Neal of the Los Angeles Lakers).
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