What is Dave Parker's middle name?
Gene
What is Dave Parker's full name?
David Gene Parker
Dave Parker nickname(s):
Cobra
Dave Parker date of birth:
June 9, 1951
How old is Dave Parker?
75
Where was Dave Parker born?
Grenada, MS
How tall is Dave Parker?
6' 5" (196 cm)
How much does Dave Parker weigh?
230 lbs (104.3 kg)
What is Dave Parker nationality?
American
Where did Dave Parker go to school?
Courter Tech (Cincinnati, OH)
What is Dave Parker's occupation?
Former Major League Baseball Player
Short Biography
David Gene Parker (born June 9, 1951), nicknamed "The Cobra", is an American former player in Major League Baseball. He was the 1978 National League MVP and a two-time batting champion. Parker was the first professional athlete to earn an average of one million dollars per year, having signed a 5-year, $5 million contract in January 1979. Parker's career achievements include 2712 hits, 339 home runs, 1493 runs batted in and a lifetime batting average of .290. Parker was also known as a solid defensive outfielder during the first half of his career, with a powerful arm. From 1975 to 1979, he threw out 72 runners, including 26 in 1977.