Former Milwaukee Brewers slugger, Hall of Famer Dave Parker passes away
Former Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter and soon-to-be Hall of Famer Dave Parker has passed away, it was announced June 28 by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Parker, best known as a feared slugger for the Pirates in the 1970s, spent one season with the Brewers toward the end of his 19-year career in 1990. He hit .289 with 21 home runs and was named an American League all-star with Milwaukee, the seventh and final appearance in the midsummer classic of his career.
Dave Parker is greeted by Brewers teammates after hitting a two-run homer against Cleveland at County Stadium on June 22, 1990. Parker spent one season with the Brewers toward the end of his 19-year career in 1990.
Parker was a three-time Silver Slugger, three-time Gold Glove winner and was National League MVP in 1978.
