Dave Parker reason for dying: How did Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer die? All on Parkinson’s and different well being points
Dave Parker, former Cincinnati Reds star and MLB Hall of Famer, has died, the crew introduced earlier than their recreation on Saturday
Cincinnati Reds leged Dave Parker has died(X)
Parker was additionally part of the Pittsburgh Pirates, successful two batting titles and an MVP award. The crew paid a candy tribute on social media.
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“We are heartbroken to study of the passing of Hall of Famer Dave Parker. A legendary Pirate, Parker spent 11 years in a Pirates uniform, successful 2 batting titles, an MVP award and a World Series Championship in 1979. The Cobra was a part of the inaugural Pirates Hall of Fame class in 2022, and will likely be enshrined within the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown subsequent month,” the Pirates wrote on X, platform previously referred to as Twitter.
Dave Parker reason for dying and well being points
Parker’s official reason for dying has not been revealed up to now. However, he confronted a number of well being points. ‘The Cobra’ was recognized with Parkinson’s in 2012 and publicly disclosed it in 2013. The 74-year-old additionally underwent double knee substitute surgical procedure as a consequence of accidents sustained throughout his taking part in profession.
In December 2024, Parker canceled an look at teammate Eric Davis’s wine bar opening in Cincinnati as a consequence of feeling unwell.
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No additional particulars about Parker’s dying had been instantly accessible. The Pirates knowledgeable the group of his dying simply earlier than the beginning of their recreation towards the New York Mets and held a second of silence.
Nicknamed ‘the Cobra’, Parker was 6-foot-5. He made his main league debut in 1973 and performed 19 seasons, 11 for the Pirates. He was the NL MVP in 1978, received a World Series with Pittsburgh a yr later after which received one other championship in 1989 with the Oakland Athletics.
Parker received back-to-back batting titles in 1977 and ’78. He completed his profession as a .290 hitter with 339 homers and 1,493 RBIs. He additionally performed for Cincinnati, Milwaukee, the California Angels and Toronto.
(With inputs from the Associated Press)
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