Dave Parker, the legendary outfielder known as “The Cobra,” has died at 74, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced. A moment of silence was held before their game against the Mets. Parker was scheduled for Hall of Fame induction in July after being elected in December.

Standing 6-foot-5, Parker debuted in 1973 and played 19 MLB seasons, 11 with the Pirates. He won the 1978 NL MVP, batting titles in ’77 and ’78, and two World Series—one with Pittsburgh in 1979 and another with Oakland in 1989. “All of us who grew up in the ’70s remember how special Dave was,” said Pirates owner Bob Nutting.

Parker’s career included 339 home runs, 1,493 RBIs, and a .290 average. He also played for the Reds, Brewers, Angels, and Blue Jays. “Everything about him was impressive,” said Barry Larkin.

Diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2012, Parker was emotional upon his Hall selection: “Yeah, I cried… It only took a few minutes, because I don’t cry.”

Commissioner Rob Manfred said, “We will remember the Cobra forever.” Parker retired in 1991 as a seven-time All-Star and one of five players with 500 doubles, 300 home runs, 150 steals, and 2,700 hits. “I ran hard on every play,” Parker once said.