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Author John Ring

John Ring

John lives in Galesburg, Illinois and has been a Reds fan all of his life. He is a retired firefighter and a Veteran who served for 32 years but stays active at the local Humane Society. His favorite Reds players include Frank Robinson, Vada Pinson, Tony Perez, Eric Davis, and Bronson Arroyo. While writing, he frequently listens to the music of Led Zeppelin and Steely Dan. He is flanked in the photo by ever-loyal "Reptar."

Trevor Bauer

A Cy Young Award winner at last!

John Ring
11/19/2020
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Trevor Bauer became the Cincinnati Reds 1st ever Cy young Award winner in 2020, but we're looking back at some other close calls.
Sonny Gray (Photo: Doug Gray)

Frustration With the Reds Ends in Ecstasy and in the Playoffs

John Ring
09/28/2020
31
It was a frustrating season at times watching the Cincinnati Reds, but they put on a run at the end that led them to the playoffs.

Four special Tom Seaver games I watched

John Ring
09/05/2020
3
The baseball world lost Tom Seaver this week. Today we're taking a look back at four of his memorable starts in his career.

Remembering McNamara’s Band

John Ring
08/01/2020
3
Former Cincinnati Reds manager John McNamara passed away this week. John Ring looks back on his time with the Reds, and his career.

The 4th of July and the Cincinnati Reds

John Ring
07/04/2020
2
The 4th of July held some memories for the Cincinnati Reds and we're taking a look back at three of them that hold a spot in our heart.

Remembering former Reds catcher Don Pavletich

John Ring
03/15/2020
3
Former Cincinnati Reds catcher Don Pavletich passed away earlier this month. Redleg Nation's John Ring takes a look back at his career.

Seeing Jimmy Qualls and Remembering Tom Terrific

John Ring
03/05/2020
18
Sometimes there's one event that links two baseball players together in your memory, and for Tom Seaver and Jimmy Qualls, it's was a fateful July night.

Remembering the juggernaut Reds of 1970

John Ring
02/27/2020
20
The 1970 Cincinnati Reds won 102 games and reached the World Series, kicking off the beginning of The Big Red Machine that would eventually go on to win two titles.
Hunter Greene (Photo: Doug Gray)

The Reds, Francisco Lindor, Hunter Greene, and a young Don Gullett

John Ring
01/03/2020
Francisco Lindor is still a Cleveland Indian, but the trade rumors led down a path that reminded of a young Don Gullett and his early career.

The next voice you’ll hear with the Reds….

John Ring
10/06/2019
4
Marty Brennaman's voice had been a fixture in my house for the last four decades. More than friends and most family.
Riverfront Stadium (Photo: Rick Dikeman)

Reds 150: Pete Rose’s 44-game hitting streak

John Ring
09/09/2019
4
Redleg Nation's own John Ring talked with Pete Rose about the Hit King's historic hitting streak, the second-longest in the history of baseball.
Riverfront Stadium by Blake Bolinger

1999 Reds: The Lost Weekend in Milwaukee and Al Leiter

John Ring
09/07/2019
4
Taking a look back, the 1999 Cincinnati Reds ended the season in the roughest way you can end a season, when winning 96 games.
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