To say that Dave Parker was one of the most polarizing players of his generation would be an understatement. For a five-year stretch from 1975 through 1979, the 6-foot-5 outfielder was arguably MLB’s best all-around player.
During his 19-year career, Parker finished with a .290 batting average, 2,712 hits, 339 home runs, 1,493 RBIs and 1,272 runs scored. During his 11 years in Pittsburgh, the Pirates won the NL East three times, and finished second three times.
