From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. David Gene "The Cobra" Parker (born June 9, 1951 in Calhoun, Mississippi) is an American former player in Major League Baseball. He was the 1978 National League MVP and a two-time batting champion. Parker was the first professional athlete to earn an average of one million dollars per year, having signed a 5-year, $5 million dollar contract in January 1979. Nolan Ryan is often erroneously cited as the first player to average $1 million+ per season. Howe...
Place of Birth: Calhoun, Mississippi
Date of Birth: Jun 9, 1951