Tagged Albert Johnson

This Day in Reds History: Cincinnati’s Major League Tour

November 14, 1889: After nine years of expulsion, the Cincinnati Reds are readmitted to the National League. While it's commonly known that the Cincinnati Red Stockings were considered to be the first "profes... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: Changing of the Guard Day; Joaquin Andujar Traded

October 25, 1884: The owner of the Cincinnati Red Stockings, Aaron Stern, sells the team to minority stockholder, George Herancourt, as reported by "Redleg Journal" authors Greg Rhodes and John Snyder. Heranc... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: Let the Games Begin

October 3, 1890: Reds owner Aaron Stern sells the Reds to a group of investors, headed by Albert Johnson, who are tied to the newly formed Players League. The Reds temporarily withdraw from the National League... Read More...