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Title The great eight : the 1975 Cincinnati Reds / edited by Mark Armour.

Publication Info. Lincoln : University of Nebraska Press and the Society for American Baseball Research, 2014.

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Description 1 online resource : illustrations.
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Physical Medium polychrome
Series Memorable teams in baseball history
Memorable teams in baseball history.
Note "Biographies contributed by the Society for American Baseball Research"--Cover.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references.
Contents Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; List of Illustrations; Introduction; 1. Bob Howsam; 2. Scouting and Player Development; 3. Sparky Anderson; 4. George Scherger; 5. Alex Grammas; 6. Larry Shepard; 7. Ted Kluszewski; 8. Preseason Outlook; 9. Pete Rose; 10. Tom Hall; 11. Bill Plummer; 12. Don Gullett; 13. Tom Carroll; 14. April 1975 Timeline; 15. Ken Griffey; 16. Fred Norman; 17. Rose to Third; 18. Clay Carroll; 19. Merv Rettenmund; 20. May 1975 Timeline; 21. Johnny Bench; 22. Pat Darcy; 23. Dan Driessen; 24. César Gerónimo; 25. John Vukovich; 26. June 1975 Timeline.
27. George Foster28. Terry Crowley; 29. Pedro Borbon; 30. Dave Concepción; 31. Ed Armbrister; 32. July 1975 Timeline; 33. Joe Morgan; 34. Doug Flynn; 35. Rawly Eastwick; 36. Gary Nolan; 37. Darrel Chaney; 38. August 1975 Timeline; 39. Tony Pérez; 40. Jack Billingham; 41. Clay Kirby; 42. Don Werner; 43. Will McEnaney; 44. September 1975 Timeline; 45. Marty Brennaman; 46. Postseason; 47. The Reds of Summer; 48. 1976 and Beyond; Epilogue; Notes and References; Contributors; About the Editor; Series List.
Summary The 1975 Cincinnati Reds, also known as the "Big Red Machine," are not just one of the most memorable teams in baseball history-they are unforgettable. While the Reds dominated the National League from 1972 to 1976, it was the '75 team that surpassed them all, winning 108 games and beating the Boston Red Sox in a thrilling 7-game World Series. Led by Hall of Fame manager Sparky Anderson, the team's roster included other legends such as Johnny Bench, Pete Rose, Joe Morgan, Tony Pérez, Ken Griffey Sr., and Dave Concepción. The 1975 Reds were notably disciplined and clean-cut, which distingu.
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Subject Cincinnati Reds (Baseball team) -- History.
Cincinnati Reds (Baseball team)
History.
Baseball -- Ohio -- Cincinnati -- History.
Baseball.
Ohio -- Cincinnati.
Genre/Form Electronic book.
Electronic books.
History.
Added Author Armour, Mark L., editor.
Society for American Baseball Research.
Other Form: Print version: Great eight 9780803245860 (DLC) 2013037730 (OCoLC)859168527
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