Two-time World Series champion and 1978 MVP Dave Parker passed away at 74 after a battle with Parkinson's disease. The Hall of Fame announced his death, praising his courage and leadership. Parker, known as "Cobra," played for several MLB teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates where he won his first World Series. He achieved an impressive .290 batting average with 339 home runs throughout his career. Parker's induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame was scheduled for next month.

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