Dick Allen and Dave Parker Elected to the Hall of Fame by Classic Baseball Era Committee

In an exciting announcement from the Winter Meetings in Dallas, sluggers Dick Allen and Dave Parker have earned their places in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The election results came from the Classic Baseball Era Committee, with Allen receiving 13 votes and Parker 14, surpassing the required 75% threshold from the 16-member committee.


Allen and Parker were part of an eight-player ballot focusing on contributions prior to 1980, including players from the Negro Leagues and pre-Negro Leagues. Other notable candidates included Ken Boyer, John Donaldson, Steve Garvey, Vic Harris, Tommy John, and Luis Tiant.


Allen and Parker will join the Class of 2025, along with any inductees from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America Hall of Fame ballot, to be announced on January 21 live on MLB Network. The induction ceremony is scheduled for July 27 in Cooperstown, New York.


Dick Allen's Legacy:

Playing 15 years in Major League Baseball, primarily with the Phillies and White Sox, Allen made seven All-Star appearances and won the American League MVP Award in 1972. His career OPS+ of 156 with the Phillies is the highest in the team's history, even surpassing Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt. Between 1964-1974, Allen led MLB in offensive WAR with 68.3, ahead of legendary players like Hank Aaron and Frank Robinson. Despite the lack of advanced metrics during his career, Allen was known for his powerful 42-ounce bat and towering home runs, including 18 that cleared Connie Mack Stadium's 65-foot-high left-field grandstand.


Dave Parker's Career:

Nicknamed "The Cobra," Parker was a formidable presence in MLB during the 1970s and '80s, playing for six teams, including the Pirates, Reds, and Athletics. Parker earned two batting titles, an NL MVP Award, three Gold Glove Awards, and three Silver Slugger Awards over his 19-year career. He hit .290 with 339 home runs and 1,493 RBIs, and was named Designated Hitter of the Year in 1989 and 1990. Parker's powerful arm was on full display during the 1979 All-Star Game, where he earned MVP honors by throwing out both Jim Rice and Brian Downing, helping the NL secure a 7-6 victory.


With these inductions, the Hall of Fame celebrates the extraordinary careers and contributions of Dick Allen and Dave Parker, ensuring their legacies will continue to inspire future generations.