Dave Parker, a renowned room is the nickname “Cobra”, died 74 star-news.press/wp

Pittsburgh – Dave Parker, next month, who took popularity that fame took a tough outfit, killed, Pittsburgh Pirates announced Saturday. He was 74 years old.

More details about the death of Parker were not immediately available. Pirate reported the new crowd of his death before he started against the pet’s pet and a moment of silence.

“COBRA” nickname “, 6-footed in 1973, for 11 years, in 1978, he won a series of world with Pittsburgh and won another championship in 1989 with Oakland athletics.

“We all grew up in the 70s to remember how special Dave was,” said Pirates owner Bob nuts in a statement. “He had a great personality and his passage left a greater gap for everyone who knew him. Our hearts go to his wife, Kellye and his family.”

Parker won nl batting titles in 1977 and ’78. .290 He finished his career as a hitter 339 Homer and 1,493 RBI. He also played Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Angels of California and Toronto.

Parker was chosen in the Hall of Fame in December by a special committee. Coperstown, the Induction event in New York is set for July 27.

“We will enter the baseball family to remember Dave Parker. His heritage will be courage and leadership, only by the great achievements made on the field,” Jane Forbes Clark said. “The election made in December in the hall brought great joy to all the fans who admired his family and his highlights.”

Born on June 9, 1951, in Grenada, Mississippi, Parker grew in Cincinnatin and the star of three sports at Courter Tech High School.

After 1973 to 1983 he signed in Pittsburgh, he signed with his red counties and spent four seasons with the club. In 1985 he brought Nl 125 with Rbi and the second in MVP vote.

“At one time,” 6 foot 5, 230 pounds, dynamic defenders, power “boys battles,” Barry Larkin said. “Everything around him has been impressive.”

In a statement, Reds said in the field, Clubhouse and the Cincinnati community, where his baseball journey began, playing at the fields near his home and goes to the Crosley field games. “Dave will never forget.”

Parker was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2012.

He told reporters that he exploded in tears In the hall of fame when learning his choice.

“Yes, I shouted,” said Parker after receiving news. “There were only a few minutes, because I don’t cry.”

Parker took home in the 1989 World Series and took credit for Jose CansSeco Bash and Mark McGwire took his title with the four play in San Francisco.

“This loss is very sad in the game,” Rob Manfred said Rob Manfred. “We will remember COBRA forever, especially as his name brings together our names of the legends of our national hobby.”

Parker was seven times a seven-time and gold glove, and when he retired after the 1991 season, he doubled at least 500 home, 150 homes, and 2,700 hits.

“I was five tool players. I could do all,” Parker said after the selection of his room. “I never played at first base. I don’t know if people noticed that, but I hit it hard on every play.”