Dave Parker’s Passing Sparks Emotional Tributes: What Teammates and Legends Reveal About His Untold Legacy
Saturday marked a somber day in baseball as the community bid farewell to the legendary Dave Parker, a Hall of Famer and former National League MVP. After nearly two decades of thrilling fans on the diamond, Parker’s courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease—spanning close to 15 years—came to a close at age 74. It’s hard not to feel a profound mix of admiration and sadness reflecting on his journey both in and out of the game.
Teams that defined Parker’s career—the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds—alongside the Athletics, Angels, Brewers, and Blue Jays, joined Major League Baseball in expressing their heartfelt condolences. His impact was deeply felt across the league, as former teammates and fellow Hall of Famers shared memories of the player and the person, painting a picture of a man whose presence was as commanding off the field as on it.
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