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.

The Daily News Journal All-Sports President's Cup recipients for 2025 are Siegel's Rese Matthews and Riverdale's Parker Jones.

Dave Parker, the longtime Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder, who was a two-time batting champion, National League MVP and member of the 1979 World Series championship team, has died at the age of 74.

Parker won two World Series and hit 339 home runs while playing for six teams. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in December 2024.

Hall of Famer Dave Parker has died at the age of 74. The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Parker's death before their game on Saturday.

Dave Parker will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown later this summer. He was a two-time World Series champion and was named NL MVP in 1978.