On this date in Cincinnati Reds history we saw the debuts of both Chuck Harmon, the teams first African American player, and Frank Robinson, just two years apart.
Fresh out of law school in 1995, my first law job was as a clerk at the First District, Ohio Court of Appeals. I worked there for two years—from May 1995 to May 1997. Chuck was the bailiff there during that time, and it gave me an opportunity to talk to him any time I wanted. With the stories he told, wow, I sure wanted.
Today marks the 68th anniversary of the integration of the Cincinnati Reds roster. Fittingly, the color line was broken in Milwaukee, where the 2018 Reds will be playing tonight. It's a story told in our new bo... Read More...
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1989: The Reds erupt to score 14 runs on 16 hits in the first inning in defeating the Houston Astros, 18-2, at Riverfront Stadium. The 14 ... Read More...
Okay, I've finally uploaded some of the photos I took at Reds Fest. I know it was two months ago...get off my back!!!
I'm not particularly happy with most of these; the lighting in the room was terrible for ph... Read More...
I'm home after a fantastic weekend at Redsfest. It was my first experience, and I came away with two firm conclusions:
1. If you haven't been, you have to go to Redsfest. It is a first-class event, and Bob Cas... Read More...
As you know, the Reds are hosting a "Civil Rights Game" this weekend. I'm not really sure, frankly, what it's all about (okay, it's supposed to "honor the efforts and struggles for equality among the races"); i... Read More...