David Gene Parker (Cobra)

Position: Rightfielder
Bats: Left, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 5", Weight: 230 lb.

Born: June 9, 1951 in Grenada, MS
High School: Courter Tech HS (Cincinnati, OH)
Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 14th round of the 1970 amateur draft. (All Transactions)
Debut: April 21, 1973 (Age 21)   vs. CHC 1 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Pirates/Reds/Athletics/Brewers/Angels/... 1973-1991
Agents: Bill Landman,Tom Reich [*]
Final Game: October 2, 1991 (Age 40)   vs. CAL 2 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
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