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Roberto Clemente Collection, 30-Year Old Cardboard
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Dave Parker Misses Out on Hall of Fame Induction Again - Sports Illustrated Pittsburgh Pirates News, Analysis and More
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Dave Parker's remarkable 26 assists in 1977…and Roberto Clemente's 27 in 1961
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THE COBRA: Dave Parker talks autographs, heroes and signing baseball's first $1 million contract - Sports Collectors Digest
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Dave Parker's remarkable 26 assists in 1977…and Roberto Clemente's 27 in 1961
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THE COBRA: Dave Parker talks autographs, heroes and signing baseball's first $1 million contract - Sports Collectors Digest
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Roberto Clemente Collection, 30-Year Old Cardboard
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Roberto Clemente Collection, 30-Year Old Cardboard
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Roberto Clemente Collection, 30-Year Old Cardboard
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THE COBRA: Dave Parker talks autographs, heroes and signing baseball's first $1 million contract - Sports Collectors Digest
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Dave Parker Was, And Is, The Man
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Dave Parker's remarkable 26 assists in 1977…and Roberto Clemente's 27 in 1961
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Opinion: Dave Parker deserves to be inducted into Cooperstown