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Reds History

		REDS HISTORY




	Catcher Johnny Bench won 10 straight gold gloves while playing for the Reds. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)

All-time leaders & stats
With 389 career home runs, Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench ranks first in Reds' history. Bench also ranks in the top 5 in RBI's, doubles, hits, and runs scored. Take a look at Bench's career numbers and see where he ranks among other Reds hitters.


The Big Red Machine rolls on The 1975 World Series went down to the wire, but unfortunately for Boston, the Reds would take it with a ninth inning rally capped by Joe Morgan's RBI single. Go >

		REDS TIMELINE

1869-1899

1900-1940

1941-1980

1981-Present

Timeline

Use the links above to trace Reds history, from Ted Kluszewski to Joe Morgan to Adam Dunn. Go >

Awards and Honors

• All-Stars
• Awards
• Team awards history
• Hall of Famers
• Retired Numbers

All-time Rosters

Every player to wear a Reds uniform is listed here, including Chris Sabo. Go >


Reds Clinch NL Central Rally on Fountain Square	2009 First Half 2009 Second Half	2008 First Half 2008 Second Half

Multimedia Highlights

Download original TV broadcasts of classic games, some with original pre- and post-game shows »

Top Plays of 2010:
• Chapman's Debut, 8/31:

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• Reds clinch NL Central, 9/28:

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Top Plays of 2009:
• Phillips' diving stop, 9/23:

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• Janish's over-the-head catch, 10/03:

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Stats and Records

LEADERS (*as of 2012)

Career Home runs

1.	J. Bench	389
2.	F. Robinson	324
3.	T. Perez	287

Career Wins

1.	E. Rixey	179
2.	T. Mullane	163
2.	P. Derringer	161
More leaders >

Check out these Reds records:
• Single Game
• Season
• Rare Feats

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