COOPERSTOWN, New York — A long overdue honor was given posthumously to Pirates legend Dave Parker Sunday. The former outfielder took his place in the National Baseball Hall of Fame during the 2025 induction ceremony in Cooperstown, New York.“Superstar outfielder delivered on the confidence he brought to the ballpark, showcasing skills in every facet of the game,” reads his Hall of Fame plaque. Parker’s image on the plaque includes a Pirates cap, as he spent more years with the Bucs than any other team. Parker is the 45th former member of the Pirates organization to be voted into the Hall of Fame. Nicknamed “The Cobra,” Parker played for the Pirates for 11 years, from 1973-1983. He won two batting titles, an MVP Award and a World Series Championship in 1979. Parker was working on his speech when he died June 28 at the age of 74.