MLB Network Presents: The Cobra at Twilight (Dave Parker)

By TheNaturalMevs on December 13, 2019

Currently I’m watching a documentary about ‘The Cobra’ Dave Parker. I remember having Parker’s cards as a kid, but I don’t remember ever seeing him play. I thought as a kid he was just one of those old guys and by then, he was.

Here are some MLB Network tweets about the special. I’ll update the post with my thoughts after I finish it.

MLB Network Tweets on The Cobra, Dave Parker

In 1979, Dave Parker signs a five-year, $5 million contract, becoming the highest paid player in the game. #TheCobra pic.twitter.com/U0dtrnwe3M

— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) December 13, 2019

World Series Champs! 🙌

Dave Parker helps lead the @Pirates to the 1979 title. #TheCobra pic.twitter.com/YZNXFRqONX

— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) December 13, 2019

“I had the opportunity to play in front of my mom and dad … they loved it.”

Dave Parker signs with his hometown @Reds. #TheCobra pic.twitter.com/kyDNCXHb37

— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) December 13, 2019

“I wanted to crush them – and I did.”

Dave Parker on returning to Pittsburgh. #TheCobra pic.twitter.com/LhlJyWppxw

— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) December 13, 2019