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Dave Parker’s Health Before Death: Inside the MLB Legend’s Battle With Parkinson’s

Dave is remembered as ‘the cobra’ of Major League Baseball for being a power hitter and strong outfielder. Learn about his final years and battle with Parkinson’s here.

“He was an All-Star, a Gold Glover, a batting champion, a National League MVP and a critical part of the 1979 Pirates World Series Championship team. It was our honor to welcome Dave and his family back to Pittsburgh to celebrate his career as part of the inaugural class of the Pirates Hall of Fame. While testifying in a federal court, Dave admitted to arranging cocaine transactions while still playing for the Pirates, according to The New York Times.

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