RIP Dave Parker

[homer]

Hall of Famer. Was an all star for the Brewers at age 39.

 

[HarryDoyle]

And he's going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame next month. It's a shame he won't be alive for that.

[Brock Beauchamp]

Such a bummer to pass just before he finally get into the Hall.

[LouisEly]

Between his age 39 and age 40 seasons, his last two seasons in the league, he logged a combined 5 triples.

For only being a Brewer for one season, he had a huge impact on the future of the organization.  Part of the reason they brought him in was to mentor Gary Sheffield, and when the Brewers traded Parker it really upset Sheffield and was the tipping point of Sheffield demanding to be traded away.