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This Day in Reds History: Cookie Rojas Dealt to Phillies

11/27/2010

November 27, 1962: On this day, the Reds deal prospect second baseman Cookie Rojas to the Philadelphia Phillies for pitcher Jim Owens. Rojas had been one of several Cuban players the Reds (or Redlegs) had bee... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: Cuba’s Barnstorming Pays Off; Beloved Hutch Dies

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11/12/2010

November 12, 1908: The Reds begin a month-long 12-game tour of Cuba, becoming the first Major League team to play there. On this first game, the Reds defeated the Havana team 3-1. The Reds, who were 73-81 in ... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: The Reds Rustle 26

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06/04/2010

June 4, 1911 found the Reds on a downward slide. Having finished above .500 in 1909, they would proceed to have losing seasons through 1917 before turning things around and winning the 1919 World Series. On t... Read More...