DAVE PARKER RUMORS & GOSSIP
Sports Illustrated writer says Dave Parker, Dave Concepcion aren't worthy of Hall of Fame
On Monday, the National Baseball Hall of Fame unveiled a list of 12 candidates to be considered for induction via the Expansion Era ballot. Among the dozen candidates, two former Reds players made the cut, including Dave Concepcion and Dave Parker.In his column from Wednesday, Sports Illustrated's Jay Jaffe, who is credited for developing the JAWS system, which aims to measure...
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mlboffseason: oldtimefamilybaseball: I recently bought a “Me...
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oldtimefamilybaseball:
I recently bought a “Me and the Boys Boppin” tee to support the Pittsburgh Pirates in their battle for a 163rd game.
When it arrived and I put it on, I felt a strange power surge through me, one that imbued me with the quickness of the cobra and the strength of one thousand mortal men. I’m guessing it was the particular blend of polyester...
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September 24, 2013
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Dave Parker is Still a Pirates Fan
Now, I'm not sure whether this should be filed under "awesome" or "sad".
Earlier this week, an eagle-eyed fan spotted former big leaguer Dave Parker at a Cincinnati grocery store...decked out in full Pittsburgh Pirates gear. And I've gotta add, "The Cobra" is looking every bit as good as he did during his eleven-year stint with the Bucs...
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September 20, 2013
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Dave Parker Was, And Is, The Man
Not everyone liked Dave Parker. Certainly the fans who threw things at him in the Pittsburgh outfield, slashed the roof of his convertible and even threatened his life could be counted in this camp. Pundits who may have poured cold water on Parker’s Hall of Fame candidacy thanks to his involvement in the Pittsburgh Drug [...]
Former slugger Dave Parker coping with Parkinson's
Seven-time major league All-Star Dave Parker is dealing with Parkinson's disease.
Parker told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he was diagnosed with the disease in February 2012. Parker's condition was first reported by the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
Parkinson's is a progressive disorder that gradually takes a toll on the nervous system. The 62-year-old Parker...
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August 07, 2013
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Report: Dave Parker has Parkinson's
Dave Parker, who led the Pittsburgh Pirates to the 1979 World Series, has Parkinson's disease, according to Joe Starkey of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
Parker, 62, told the paper that he was first diagnosed with the disease in February 2012. Despite the diagnosis, Parker, who was named National League MVP in 1978, is remaining positive.
"There's no fear," Parker...
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August 06, 2013
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Former Pirates star Dave Parker says he has Parkinson's disease
Former major league star Dave Parker told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system.
“There's no fear” Parker told the newspaper. “I've had a great life. I always dreamt of playing baseball and I played. I'm 62 years old and fortunate to make it to this point. I have some...
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August 06, 2013
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Baseball’s dilemma:Ban or not to Ban homeplate collisions?
As a fan of Baseball, homeplate collisions for as long as I remember have always been a part of baseball and have brought some bone crushing hits at the plate. Pete Rose taking out Ray Fosse in the 1970 All star game or Dave Parker barreling down the third baseline in a homeplate collision with [...]
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March 01, 2013
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Hall of Fame inductee Larkin lived out his dream by playing for Reds
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- Dave Parker turned out to be a visionary. Dave Concepcion didn't. Parker was playing right field for Cincinnati in 1984 when the Reds visited Detroit for an exhibition game against the Tigers at Tiger Stadium. Barry Larkin, a Cincinnati native, was the star shortstop at University of Michigan and tagged along with Wolverines equipment manager Jon Falk for...
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July 22, 2012
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HOVG Heroes: Dave Parker
DAN EPSTEIN on DAVE PARKERIn my mind, Dave Parker has always been a badass.I became aware of his existence in April 1976, when I opened my first-ever Topps wax pack, which I received as a party favor at a friend’s 10th birthday sleepover.My friend’s parents took us all to see “The Bad News Bears” that night. In retrospect, you could pinpoint this as one of the most momentous...
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June 19, 2012
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