India, June 29 -- Dave Parker, former Cincinnati Reds star and MLB Hall of Famer, has died, the team announced before their game on Saturday. He was 74 years old. Parker was elected to the Reds Hall of Fame in December and had to be formally inducted next month, on July 27. He represented the team as an outfielder between 1984 and 1987.

Parker's official cause of death has not been revealed so far. However, he faced several health issues. 'The Cobra' was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2012 and publicly disclosed it in 2013. The 74-year-old also underwent double knee replacement surgery due to injuries sustained during his playing career.

In December 2024, Parker canceled an appearance at teammate Eric Davis's wine bar opening in Cincinna...