Dave "The Cobra" Parker, the Cincinnati native and one of the most feared hitters of his generation, has died of complications following a long illness, the Cincinnati Reds announced Saturday. He was 74.

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.

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.