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Last member of 1940 World Champion Reds team passes away

04/14/2011

From John Fay: Eddie Joost, who became in 2009 with the death of Lonny Frey the last living member of the Reds team that won the 1940 World Series, has passed away at 94. It's a short, interesting article on ... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: Reds Deal Offense for Defense in Shortstop Challenge Trade

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12/02/2010

December 2, 1942: The Reds trade pitcher Nate Andrews, shortstop Eddie Joost, and $25,000 to the Boston Braves for shortstop Eddie Miller. It was a major deal for both teams. Perennial all-star Miller was a ... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: Lombardi’s “Snooze,” the Bilko Legend, Rose’s Fight, and the Reds are World Champions!

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10/08/2010

October 8, 1904: Rookie second baseman Miller Huggins strokes three triples in an 8-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis. The Reds' win enabled them to sweep a doubleheader as they won the first... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: Don Gullett Makes His Presence Known and 1964 Falls Short

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10/04/2010

October 4, 1902: The Pittsburgh Pirates set a new major league record with 103 wins as they defeat a disinterested Cincinnati Reds team, 11-2, in Pittsburgh. Rain had dampened the grounds in Pittsburgh and t... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: Let the Games Begin

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10/03/2010

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...

This Day in Reds History: The Cream Rises, Missed Opportunities, and more Chico Surprises

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10/02/2010

October 2, 1877: The Reds finish one of their worst season in Cincinnati baseball history, by losing to the Chicago White Stockings, 13-1. The 1877 Reds, who had disbanded and restarted at mid-season, finish ... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: The ’40 Reds Clinch the Pennant

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09/18/2010

September 18, 1940: The Cincinnati Reds clinch their second consecutive National League pennant with a 13-inning 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Johnny Vander Meer pitched twelve innings, allowing ... Read More...

Cincinnati’s Shortstop History

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05/10/2009

Baseball Prospectus analyzed the Jeff Keppinger-Drew Sutton deal on Tuesday, and more or less said that Walt Jocketty was doing the Astros a favor for Sutton is 26 and not really a prospect. To quote: “Betwe... Read More...

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