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Chipper Jones Saddened By Death Of Legendary MLB Star

Originally posted on The Spun | By Daniel Bates | Last updated Jun 29, 2025 3:28 PM ET

This weekend saw the passing of former Pittsburgh Pirates great Dave Parker, who died at 74 just weeks before he was set to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

A seven-time All-Star, two-time World Series champion, multi-time Gold Glover and MVP, Parker was one of the best outfielders of the mid-'70s and '80s with a five-tool skillset that earned him the nickname "Cobra."

Unfortunately complications due to Parkinson's disease robbed Parker of his crowning achievement (along with the apathy of Cooperstown's voters). But fellow HOFer Chipper Jones took some time to remember the two-time batting champ on X.

"Dave Parker was a baaaaaaad man! Epitomized strength in everything he did on the baseball field. Offense, defense and running the bases….he was must see tv," Jones said. "I know that the Cobra and Pops are having a stoagie as we speak. RIP."

Dave Parker was a baaaaaaad man! Epitomized strength in everything he did on the baseball field. Offense, defense and running the bases….he was must see tv. I know that the Cobra and Pops are having a stoagie as we speak. RIP https://t.co/I8ygpHd6fR
— Chipper Jones (@RealCJ10) June 29, 2025

Others sent their love to Dave in Chipper's comments as well.

"As a lifelong Braves fan, I hated when ATL faced the Pirates because of him," a user replied. "The Cobra earned the nickname because of his all around excellence, and he could quickly strike and kill all of your team's hopes and dreams. Parker should have been in the HOF a long time ago."

"Absolute cannon for an arm," another posted.

"Dave Parker was easily one of the 5 best players i ever saw," a fan exclaimed. "RIP Cobra."

"He was just cool with it!" another person admitted. "The man had an absolute cannon for an arm. That one throw he made reminded me of the one where Ichiro threw Terrence Long out at third! Definitely an OG! 'Just me and my boys bopping!' Godspeed Cobra."

It's a shame Parker won't be here to see his enshrinement. But he'll live on forever through the stories of those who watched and played against him in his 19 MLB seasons.

Safe travels, No. 39. You're already missed.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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