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Former Angels Hall of Fame Outfielder Tragically Dies at 74

Former California Angel and 2025 Hall of Fame electee Dave Parker passed away at age 74 after a 13-year long battle with Parkinson's disease on Saturday, just one month before his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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Steelers Send Message After Death of MLB Legend

The Pittsburgh Steelers are joining the rest of the city, and the MLB world, in sending their love and support to the Pirates organization following the passing of Hall of Famer Dave Parker.

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Pirates Infielder Suggests Team Retire Dave Parker's Number

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates just lost one of their all-time great players, and one of their current players wanted to honor him in the best way he knew.

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Dave Parker News / Last Word On Sports / June 28

Two-Time Batting Champ and MVP Dave Parker Passes Away

Dave Parker, owner of two batting titles, a Most Valuable Player Award, and two World Series rings, has died. He was 74 years old and had suffered from Parkinson’s Disease in recent years.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / June 28

New Hall of Famer, Milwaukee Brewers DH Dave Parker Dies at 74, One Month Before Formal Induction

Dave Parker spent only one of 19 career seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers, but the news of his passing brings sorrow to all of Major League Baseball. A newly elected member of the Hall of Fame, Parker was set to be inducted on July 27.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 28

Pirates great and Hall of Famer Dave Parker dies at 74

Pittsburgh Pirates legend Dave Parker has passed away at the age of 74, just a month before he was set to be enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame after being elected by the Classic Era Committee, the Pirates announced Saturday.

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Pirates Hall of Famer, MVP passes before Cooperstown induction

July of 2025 month was going to be a great one for Dave Parker and his family. The former MVP is part of the 2025 National Baseball Hall of Fame class alongside CC Sabathia and Ichiro Suzuki.

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Baseball Hall of Famer Dave Parker dies at 74

Baseball Hall of Famer Dave Parker died Saturday at the age of 74.

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Hall of Famer Dave Parker dies at 74

Hall-of-Famer Dave Parker died at age 74 on Saturday after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease, as the Pirates announced just prior to the start of Saturday's game.

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