Hall of Fame baseball player Dave Parker dies at 74

Parker and Allen, who died in 2020, will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on July 27 during the annual ceremony in Cooperstown, N.Y. They will be joined by Ichiro Suzuki, Billy Wagner and CC Sabathia, who were elected by the writers.

Parker, a 6-foot-5, 230-pound right fielder, was popular for his aggressive and intimidating presence on the field. His nickname 'The Cobra' was coined by Pittsburgh Pirates broadcaster Bob Prince in the early 1970s, reflecting Parker's quick, powerful, and predatory movements, particularly in the outfield and at bat.

With Dave Parker's passing at the age of 74 on June 28, 2025 and his upcoming induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, MLB.com takes a look back on Parker's impact on his hometown team, the Cincinnati Reds, via free agency.