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Charleston Charlies • Fun While It Lasted
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Dave Parker – Society for American Baseball Research
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Dave Parker fondly remembers his 'wide world' of ABC Sports, meeting Howard Cosell
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Catching Up with Cincinnati Reds Legend Dave Parker — Cincinnati People
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The Green Weenie: April 2021
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Tuesday Trivia: What former professional athlete once served on Cincinnati State's Board of Directors?
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Dave Parker's remarkable 26 assists in 1977…and Roberto Clemente's 27 in 1961
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Larry Schmitt, Author at Big Blue Interactive
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Pennant Race Flashback: September 29, 1978 - Bucs Dugout
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The Green Weenie: February 2019
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Major League Season Recap 1973 - This Day In Baseball
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1982 Topps Blog: Card #40: Dave Parker
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