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David Gene Parker (born June 9, 1951), nicknamed "the Cobra", is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a right fielder from 1973 to 1991. A seven-time All-Star, Parker won two National League batting titles and was the 1978 National League Most Valuable Player.
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- June 9, 1951
Dec 4, 2019 · Parker closed out the 1970s with a five-year peak run from '75-79 in which … • His 345 extra-base hits trailed only Hall of Famers Rice and Mike Schmidt. • His 942 hits ranked sixth behind Pete Rose, Steve Garvey, Rice, Rod Carew and George Brett.
David Gene Parker was a Major League Baseball player with the Pittsburgh Pirates ( 1973 – 1983 ), Cincinnati Reds ( 1984 – 1987 ), Oakland Athletics ( 1988 – 1989 ), Milwaukee Brewers ( 1990 ), California Angels ( 1991 ), and Toronto Blue Jays ( 1991 ).
- David Gene Parker
- 06-09-1951 (Gemini)
- Calhoun, Mississippi
- Dave or The Cobra
David Gene Parker. Nickname: Cobra. Born: 6/09/1951 in Grenada, MS. Draft: 1970, Pittsburgh Pirates, Round: 14, Overall Pick: 324. High School: Courter Tech, Cincinnati, OH. Debut: 7/12/1973. Year. AB.
Feb 13, 2018 · Parker was one of baseball's most talented and entertaining players during his 19-year big league career, which began with the Pirates in 1973. An imposing figure on the baseball diamond, Parker was nicknamed "Cobra" because of his 6-foot-5, 230-pound frame.
David Gene Parker, nicknamed "the Cobra", is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a right fielder from 1973 to 1991. A seven-time All-Star, Parker won two National League batting titles and was the 1978 National League Most Valuable Player.
