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Dave Parker Dies at 74 One Month Before Hall of Fame Induction

His posthumous induction is set for July 27 following a career highlighted by MVP honors, batting titles, World Series championships, a special committee election, a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease.

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Overview

  • Dave Parker died on June 28 at the age of 74, shortly before his scheduled induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown on July 27.
  • A December vote by the Classic Baseball Era Committee ended a 15-year wait after Parker’s initial BBWAA ballot exclusions and secured his election.
  • Parker made his MLB debut in 1973, captured back-to-back NL batting titles in 1977 and 1978 and was named the NL MVP in 1978.
  • He helped lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1979 World Series title and the Oakland Athletics to the 1989 championship before retiring with a .290 average, 339 home runs and 1,493 RBIs.
  • After a 2012 Parkinson’s diagnosis, Parker maintained a public presence in the baseball community and will be honored posthumously with tributes at July’s induction ceremony.