Parker, a towering outfielder who helped propel the Pirates to the World Series in 1979, was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame last year.

Dave Parker, a hard-hitting outfielder who was set to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame next month, has died, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced Saturday. He was 74.

By Daniel Johnson Dave Parker, Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder, died on June 28 at 74 after battling Parkinson’s.