Dave Parker's death on Saturday has brought an outpour of reactions on social media as those pay their respects to the former Pittsburgh Pirates legend.

Pittsburgh Pirates legend Dave Parker has passed away at the age of 74, just a month before he was set to be enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame after being elected by the Classic Era Committee, the Pirates announced Saturday.

The sports world was saddened to hear the news of the passing of baseball legend Dave Parker on Saturday afternoon. Parker had a storied career in Major League Baseball that spanned 19 years, but his time with the Pittsburgh Pirates was of course the most notable of his career.