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The legend of a Dave Parker homer that may never have touched the ground

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Dave Parker, a Hall of Famer and two-time World Series champion, embodied baseball's spirit with his powerful presence and charisma. One of his most legendary tales involves a remarkable home run hit during his time with the Triple-A Charleston Charlies in 1973. The story goes that Parker launched a baseball so far it landed on top of a coal train, supposedly bound for his hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio. This feat perfectly encapsulates his larger…
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The legend of a Dave Parker homer that may never have touched the ground

At 6-foot-5 and 230 pounds, the late great Hall of Famer Dave Parker was a mountain of a man. His physical largesse was matched only by his larger-than-life personality, which became the stuff of legend. Take for example one of his many iconic quotes – “When the leaves turn brown,

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MLB broke the news in New York, United States on Monday, July 20, 2026.
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