About this ebook
The 1975 Cincinnati Reds, also known as the –Big Red Machine,” are not just one of the most memorable teams in baseball historyãthey are unforgettable. While the Reds dominated the National League from 1972 to 1976, it was the ê75 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 teamês roster included other legends such as Johnny Bench, Pete Rose, Joe Morgan, Tony P?rez, Ken Griffey Sr., and Dave ConcepciÑn. The 1975 Reds were notably disciplined and clean-cut, which distinguished them from the increasingly individualistic players of the day.
¾The Great Eight commemorates the people and events surrounding this outstanding baseball team with essays on team management and key aspects and highlights of the season, including Pete Roseês famous position change. This volume gives Reds fans complete biographies of all the teamês players, relives the enthralling 1975 season, and celebrates a team that is consistently ranked as one of the best teams in baseball history.
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¾The Great Eight commemorates the people and events surrounding this outstanding baseball team with essays on team management and key aspects and highlights of the season, including Pete Roseês famous position change. This volume gives Reds fans complete biographies of all the teamês players, relives the enthralling 1975 season, and celebrates a team that is consistently ranked as one of the best teams in baseball history.
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About the author
Mark Armour is the author of Joe Cronin (Nebraska, 2010) and coeditor of Pitching, Defense, and Three-Run Homers: The 1970 Baltimore Orioles (Nebraska, 2012).
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