Dave Parker

On this date in 1978, Dave Parker is named the NL MVP after hitting .334 with 30 home  runs and 117 rbis.

"Until I joined the Pirates, I never realized how big Dave Parker is. I'd put him up against the French Army." - Phil Garner

Dave Parker

Born on today's date, Dave Parker.

If he doesn't get royalties from those Halloween movies, there's no justice anywhere!

You know they didn't think of that on their own!

Pay the man his due!

Dave Parker

Born on today's date, Dave Parker.

If he doesn't get royalties from those Halloween movies, that is a travesty.

You know they didn't think of that on their own!

Pay the man his due!

Dave Parker

On this date in 1978, Dave Parker of the Pirates is named the NL MVP after hitting .334 with 30 home runs and 117 rbis.

"Until I joined the Pirates, I never realized how big Dave Parker is. I'd put him up against the French Army." - Phil Garner

Gregg Olson

On this date in 1989, Gregg Olson of the Orioles becomes the first relief pitcher to win the AL Rookie of the Year Award.

"In my first real save, I had the middle of the lineup with a on-run lead, and it was Mark McGwire, Dave Parker and Dave Henderson. And I struck all three of them out, and I said, 'All right, this stuff works.'"

When men were men

Dave Parker

Born today, Dave Parker.

On June 30, 1978, Parker fractured his jaw and cheekbone in a collision at home plate with John Stearns of the Mets which caused him to wear a facemask during games to follow.

Look at that!

If he doesn't get royalties for those Halloween movies, something is very wrong.

Pay the man his due!

You know those filmmakers did NOT think of that on their own!