Philly Leader

Sluggers Dick Allen and Dave Parker have been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The Classic Baseball Era Committee announced their election on Sunday during the Winter Meetings in Dallas.

Allen received 13 votes, while Parker garnered 14 from the 16-member committee, surpassing the required 75% threshold for induction. They were among eight candidates considered, focusing on those who contributed to baseball before 1980, including figures from the Negro Leagues.

The other nominees included Ken Boyer, John Donaldson, Steve Garvey, Vic Harris, Tommy John, and Luis Tiant. Allen and Parker will be inducted as part of the Class of 2025 alongside any new members selected by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. The induction ceremony is scheduled for July 27 in Cooperstown, New York.

Allen played Major League Baseball for 15 years between 1963 and 1977 with teams like the Phillies and White Sox. He was a seven-time All-Star and won the American League MVP Award in 1972. His FanGraphs OPS+ (156) is noted as the highest in Phillies history.

From 1964 to 1974, Allen led MLB in offensive WAR (68.3), outperforming legends such as Hank Aaron and Frank Robinson. He ranks ahead of several Hall of Famers in career Bwar (58.7). Known for his powerful hits using a heavy bat, some of his home runs became legendary feats at Connie Mack Stadium.

Allen passed away in 2020.

Dave Parker, known as "The Cobra," played for six Major League teams over a span of nearly two decades. With notable achievements like two batting titles and an NL MVP Award under his belt, he hit .290 with a total of 339 home runs throughout his career.

Parker's defensive skills were highlighted when he threw out Jim Rice and Brian Downing during the 1979 All-Star Game, securing MVP honors that year.