Dave Parker signs an autograph for a resident and fan after the City of Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Reds recognized the Reds hall of fame baseball player with an honorary street naming near his childhood home in the South Cumminsville neighborhood of Cincinnati, Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. Borden Street at Elmore Street received the honorary, secondary name of Dave Parker Way. Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK

Cincinnati Reds Legend Dave Parker Headed to the Hall of Fame

Originally posted on Cincinnati Reds on SI
By Greg Kuffner | Last updated Dec 8, 2024 8:32 PM ET

Former Cincinnati Reds outfielder Dave Parker is headed to the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame.

Parker played for the Pirates, Reds, Athletics, Brewers, Angels, and Blue Jays during 19 big league seasons. He was with the Reds from 1984-1987.

Parker isn't sure which hat he wants on his Hall of Fame plaque.

"I might have to split it up three ways," Parker told the media.

Parker slashed .290/.339/.471 in 2,466 career games with 940 extra-base hits. He won the National League Most Valuable Player Award in 1978.

Welcome to Cooperstown, Dave Parker!https://t.co/j1ckJ1ubqP pic.twitter.com/mN7wzn6nYX
— National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾ (@baseballhall) December 9, 2024

Dave Parker when asked if he wants a Pirates hat on his Hall of Fame plaque: "I might have to split it up three ways."

Parker was a star in Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and Oakland. https://t.co/359jGx2IwA
— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) December 9, 2024

Congrats to the “Cobra” Dave Parker on finally getting his due into Cooperstown! Well Done Park! @Reds @Pirates
— Sean Casey (@TheMayorsOffice) December 9, 2024

This article first appeared on Cincinnati Reds on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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