Tagged Lloyd McClendon

Today in Cincinnati Reds History: December 16

12/16/2017

Today in Cincinnati Reds history... 1976: After winning back-to-back World Series championships, the Reds made one of the most controversial trades in club history, dealing fan favorite -- and future Hall of... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: Lots of Innings, Strikeouts, Home Runs, and Excellent Relief

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09/15/2010

September 15, 1885: Rookie Cincinnati Red Stockings pitcher George Pechiney defeats the Baltimore Orioles, 1-0, in Baltimore. Pechiney joined the Red Stockings in August after pitching in the minors and start... Read More...

Lloyd McClendon–World Series Hero

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05/14/2010

In 1971, as a 12-year-old, Lloyd McClendon became a Little League World Series hero. Playing for a team from Gary, Indiana, McClendon connected for five consecutive home runs, each on the first pitch. In the ... Read More...