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Lakers-Celtics Rivalry. In 2003, the father-son combo of manager Bob Boone and third baseman Aaron Boone was broken when Bob was relieved and the upset Aaron traded to the New York Yankees. Draft Picks (June 2004):. Riverfront Stadium was demolished in 2002, paving the way for the Great American Ball Park. Rookies:. In 1999 they won 96 games, but lost to the New York Mets in a one game playoff. Reserves:. By 1995 the Reds were in the NLCS again, but lost to the Atlanta Braves.

Starters:. Led by Chris Sabo, Barry Larkin, Eric Davis & Billy Hatcher in the field and by Jose Rijo, Tom Browning and the Nasty Boys of Rob Dibble, Norm Charlton and Randy Myers on the mound, the Reds took out the Pirates in the NLCS & swept the shocked Oakland Athletics in four straight.
. They started off 35-12 and maintained their lead throughout the year. They also have the record for most number of consecutive wins in a season (33). In 1990 the Reds under new manager Lou Pinella shocked baseball by leading the NL West from wire-to-wire. They are notable for having the highest number of wins (2,621), the highest winning percentage (61.9%), the most number of finals appearances (28), and the second most championships (14). In 1989, Pete Rose was banned from baseball by Commissioner Bart Giamatti, who declared Rose guilty of "conduct detrimental to baseball." Controversy also swirled around Reds owner Marge Schott who was accused several times of ethnic and racial slurs.

The Los Angeles Lakers is a National Basketball Association team based in Los Angeles, California. Among the highlights, Pete Rose became the all-time hits leader, Tom Browning threw a perfect game, and Chris Sabo was the 1988 National League Rookie of the Year. Rudy Tomjanovich Head Coach in 2004, resigned February 2 citing health concerns. From 1985 to 1989 the Reds finished second 4 times. Phil Jackson Head Coach from 1999-2004 and 2005-Present, won three consecutive NBA titles on three different occasions, once with the Lakers. By the end of 1984, Pete Rose was hired to be the Reds player-manager. The Lakers won 4 titles under his tenure and accumulated a 0.733 regular season win percentage. In 1984 Dave Parker & Tony Pérez were in Cincinnati uniforms.

Pat Riley Head Coach from 1981-91. In 1984 the Reds began to move up, depending on trades and some minor leaguers. Purchased LA Lakers and Great Western Forum from Jack Kent Cooke. Johnny Bench retired in 1983. Jerry Buss owner since 1979. In 1981 the Reds had the best overall record in baseball, but thanks to a mid-season players' strike, they finished second in the division in both of the half-seasons that were created; to commemorate this, a team photo was taken, accompanied by a banner that read "Baseball's Best Record 1981." By 1982 the Reds were a shell of the original Red Machine; they lost 100 games that year. Bud Grant played for team before playing and coach football. The Reds did manage to win the 1979 NL West behind the pitching of Tom Seaver.

John Kundla (Hall of Fame coach during Minneapolis years). By 1979 Tony Pérez, Don Gullett, Pete Rose, Sparky Anderson, Gary Nolan, and others had left the Reds. Bill Sharman (Basketball Hall of Famer; enshrined both for his playing career with the Boston Celtics and as a coach). The last four years of the '70s brought turmoil and change. Chick Hearn (broadcaster; Basketball Hall of Famer). The Reds became the first NL team in 50 years to win back-to-back World Series championships. Marcus Douthit. The New York Yankees never really caught up to the Reds, who won the series in four straight.

Sasha Vujacic. The Reds won the NL title from the Philadelphia Phillies, winning Game 3 in their last at-bat. Tony Bobbitt - Guard, 6'4", 190. In 1976, the Reds swept throughout the NL West and proceeded to go 9-0 in the playoffs. Sasha Vujacic - Shooting Guard, 6'7", 195. Joe Morgan's RBI single in Game 7 gave the Reds their first championship in 35 years. Luke Walton - Small Forward, 6'8", 235. After a few close-calls either way, Carlton Fisk hit one off the foul pole in left to give the Red Sox a 7-6 win.

Slava Medvedenko - Power Forward, 6'10", 250. The Reds were up 6-3 with 5 outs left when the Red Sox tied the game on former Red Bernie Carbo's three-run home run. Jumaine Jones - Small Forward, 6'8", 220. Game 6 is still one of the most memorable games played. Brian Grant - Center, 6'9", 255. Splitting the first four games, the Reds took Game 5. Devean George - Small Forward, 6'8", 240. In the World Series, the Boston Red Sox were the opponents.

Tierre Brown - Point Guard, 6'2", 190. They swept the Pittsburgh Pirates in three games to win the NL pennant. Brian Cook - Power Forward, 6'9", 235. In 1975, the Reds won 108 games and won the NL West. Vlade Divac - Center, 7'1", 260. The Reds won 98 games in 1974 but finished second. Chris Mihm - Center, 7'0", 265. The Reds won a third NL West crown in 1973 but lost the NL pennant to the New York Mets.

Chucky Atkins - Point Guard, 5'11", 160. Six of the seven games were won by one run, but the A's won in seven. Caron Butler - Small Forward, 6'7", 217. The 1972 Reds won the NL West and defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates in an exciting five-game playoff series; the Reds played the Oakland Athletics in the World Series. Lamar Odom - Power Forward, 6'10", 225. After the disastrous 1971 season (the only season of the '70s during which the Reds finished with a losing record) the Reds reloaded by trading Lee May and Tommy Helms for Joe Morgan, Jack Billingham, César Gerónimo, and Denis Menke. Kobe Bryant - Shooting Guard, 6'6", 220. By time the club got to the World Series, however, the Reds pitching staff had run out of gas and the veteran Baltimore Orioles beat the Reds in five.

Microphone Chick Hearn. The Reds breezed through the 1970 season, won the NL West and captured the NL pennant. 44 Jerry West. Gary Nolan, Jim Merritt, and Jim McGlothlin led a pitching staff which also contained veteran Tony Cloninger and youngsters Wayne Simpson and Don Gullett. 42 James Worthy. Johnny Bench, Lee May, Tony Pérez, Pete Rose and Bobby Tolan were the early Red Machine offensive leaders. 33 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The Reds began the season winning 70 of their first 100 games.

32 Magic Johnson. Riverfront Stadium, a 52,000 seat multi-purpose venue on the shores of the Ohio River opened its doors. 25 Gail Goodrich. Together with general manager Bob Howsam, the Reds began the 1970s with a bang. 22 Elgin Baylor. In 1970, little known George "Sparky" Anderson was hired to manage the Reds. 13 Wilt Chamberlain. In its place, a new stadium, and a new Reds dynasty.

Gary Payton. The Reds' final game at Crosley Field, home to over 4500 baseball games, was played on June 24, 1970. Karl Malone. All this set up for a fantastic run known as the Big Red Machine. Derek Fisher. The farm system produced players such as Jim Maloney (the Reds pitching ace of the 1960s), Pete Rose, Tony Pérez, Johnny Bench and Gary Nolan. Robert Horry. In 1964, they lost the pennant by one game.

Shaquille O'Neal. They won 98 games in 1962 (paced by Purkey's 23) but finished 3rd. Green. The rest of the 1960s were successful on the field, but didn't produce any championships. A.C. However for the Reds, 1961 was the year New York Yankee Roger Maris hit 61 HR and they took the Reds in 5 games in the World Series. Byron Scott. The Reds captured the 1961 NL pennant, holding off the Los Angeles Dodgers & the San Francisco Giants.

Michael Cooper. Pitchers Joey Jay, Jim O'Toole and Bob Purkey led the staff. Norm Nixon. By 1961, Robinson was joined by Vada Pinson, Wally Post, Gordy Coleman and Gene Freese. Jamaal Wilkes. Led by NL Rookie of the Year Frank Robinson, the Reds hit 221 HR to tie the NL record. Happy Hairston. By 1956, the Reds began the most successful portion of their clubs history.

99 George Mikan (Minneapolis). The rest of the offense was a collection of over-the-hill players & not-ready-for-prime time youngsters. 44 Jerry West. Ted Kluszewski was the NL home run leader in 1954. 42 James Worthy. Ewell "The Whip" Blackwell was the main pitching stalwart before arm problems cut short his career. 34 Clyde Lovellette (Minneapolis). In 1944, Joe Nuxhall, age 15, pitching for the Reds on loan from Hamilton High School, became the youngest person ever to play in a major league game -- a record that still stands today.

33 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Throughout the remainder of the 1940s and the early 1950s, Cincinnati finished mostly in the second division. 32 Magic Johnson. World War II and age finally caught up with the Reds. 25 Gail Goodrich. In 1940, they repeated as NL Champions and for the first time in 21 years, the Reds captured a World Series beating the Detroit Tigers 4 games to 3. 22 Elgin Baylor (Minneapolis-Los Angeles). The Reds were swept by the New York Yankees in four straight.

22 Slater Martin (Minneapolis). By 1939 they were National League champions. 19 Vern Mikkelsen (Minneapolis). By 1938 the Reds were out of the second division finishing fourth. 17 Jim Pollard (Minneapolis). Ernie Lombardi was named the National League's Most Valuable Player in 1938, First baseman Frank McCormick was the 1940 NL MVP. Other position players included Harry Craft, Lonny Frey, Ival Goodman and Lew Riggs. 13 Wilt Chamberlain. The offense came around in the late 1930s.

11 Bob McAdoo. Thanks to Vander Meer, Paul Derringer, and shortstop-turned-pitcher Bucky Walters, the Reds had a solid pitching staff. Their most bitter rivals are the Boston Celtics who have more Championship than them. Johnny Vander Meer became the only pitcher in major league history to throw back-to-back no-hitters in 1938. The 2004-05 season marks only the fourth time the Laker franchise has failed qualifying for the post-season since the team moved to Los Angeles in 1960. Crosley Field (formerly Redland Field) became the host of the first night game in 1935. Los Angeles is the only city to have two NBA teams (the other is the Los Angeles Clippers.). The Reds throughout the 1930s became a team of "firsts".

This took place in a time before efforts were made to speed up gameplay, such as the addition of the shot clock. McPhail began to develop the Reds' minor league system and expanded the Reds' base. On November 22, 1950, the Lakers were leading until the fourth quarter, when the Pistons pulled ahead to win 19 to 18. had also started WLW radio and the Crosley Broadcasting Company in Cincinnati and was doing quite well as a civic leader. As the Minneapolis Lakers, the team holds the record for the lowest-scoring NBA game ever played along with the Fort Wayne Pistons. Crosly produced radios, refrigerators and other household items, bought the Reds out of bankruptcy in 1933 and hired Larry McPhail to be the General Manager. Powell Crosley Jr. 2004-05 Record: 34-48. Powell Crosley Jr., a electronics magnate who with his brother Lewis M.

NBA Championships: 1949, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1972, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988, 2000, 2001, 2002. By 1931 the team was bankrupt, thanks to the Great Depression, and Redland Field was in a state of disrepair. National Basketball League Championship: 1948. Eppa Rixey, Dolf Luque and Pete Donahoe were pitching stars; the offense never quite lived up to the pitching. Logo Design: A gold basketball, with purple text "LOS ANGELES LAKERS" superimposed. In the remainder of the 1920s and early 1930s the Reds were second division dwellers for most of those years. Official Colors: Purple (Pantone 526) and Gold (Pantone 123) (Alternate Color: Laker Blue). By 1920, the "Black Sox" scandal put an asterisk by the Reds first championship.

Former Arena: Great Western Forum. The Reds finished ahead of John McGraw's New York Giants, and then won the world championship in 8 games over the Chicago White Sox. Home Arena: Staples Center. The 1919 team had hitting stars led by Edd Roush and Heinie Groh while the pitching staff was led by Hod Eller and Harry "Slim" Sallee, a lefthander. Formerly known as: Detroit Gems (1946-1947), Minneapolis Lakers (1947-60). The 1918 team finished 4th, and then new manager Pat Moran led the Reds to a NL pennant in 1919. Founded: 1946 in National Basketball League, joined NBA in 1948. By the late 1910s the Reds began to come out of the second division.

In 1912 Redland Field, built on the corner of Findlay and Western on the city's west side opened for the Reds. In 1911, Bob Bescher stole 81 bases which is still a team record. Seymour's .377 average in 1905 was the first individual batting crown won by a Red. At the turn of the century, the Reds (shortened from the Red Stockings so not to be confused with the Boston AL entry, now shortened to Red Sox) had hitting stars like Sam Crawford and Cy Seymour.

The Red Stockings wandered through the remainder of the 1890s signing local stars & aging veterans. By some accounts, the AA team switched leagues in 1890; by other accounts, the AA team folded the same year the new NL team started, and the new team simply signed many of the AA team's star players. When the American Association, a rival league, began play in 1882, it included a team from Cincinnati, which was also called the Red Stockings. (In 1871, Harry Wright took most of his best players to Boston, and founded the Boston Red Stockings, now known as the Atlanta Braves.) The Red Stockings were a charter member of the National League in 1876, but was expelled from the league later, in part for violating league rules by serving beer to fans at games.

Early stars for the Red Stockings included the Wrights, George and Harry. The Red Stockings won 130 games in a row between 1869 & 1870, before the Brooklyn Atlantics defeated the Red Stockings. The original Cincinnati Red Stockings, baseball's first openly all-professional team, was founded in 1869. They are in the Central Division of the National League.

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. Pitching saves: Jeff Brantley, 44 (1996). Pitching ERA: Harry McCormick, 1.52 (1882).

Pitching strikeouts: Mario Soto, 274 (1982). Pitching wins: Will White, 43 (1883). Strikeouts: Adam Dunn, 195 (2004) [MLB record]. Walks: Joe Morgan, 132 (1975).

Hitting streak: Pete Rose, 44 games (1978). Stolen bases: Hugh Nicol, 138 (1887). Total bases: George Foster, 388 (1977). Extra-Base hits: Frank Robinson, 92 (1962).

Triples: John Reilly, 26 (1890). Doubles: Frank Robinson and Pete Rose, 51 (1962 and 1978). Singles: Pete Rose, 181 (1973). Hits: Pete Rose, 230 (1973).

Runs: Bid McPhee, 134 (1886). Runs batted in: George Foster, 149 (1977). Home runs: George Foster, 52 (1977). Batting average: Cy Seymour, .377 (1905).

Harry Wright (2005). George Wright (2005). Will White (2004). Billy Werber (1961).

Bucky Walters (1958). Johnny Vander Meer (1958). Johnny Temple (1965). Mario Soto (2001).

Cy Seymour (1998). Edd Roush (1960). Frank Robinson (1978). Eppa Rixey (1959).

Jose Rijo (2005). Bob Purkey (1974). Wally Post (1965). Vada Pinson (1977).

Tony Perez (1998). Jim O'Toole (1970). Joe Nuxhall (1968). Gary Nolan (1983).

Billy Myers (1966). Joe Morgan (1987). Bid McPhee (2002). Roy McMillan (1971).

Bill McKechnie (1967). Mike McCormick (1966). Frank McCormick (1958). Jim Maloney (1973).

Jerry Lynch (1987). Dolf Luque (1967). Red Lucas (1965). Ernie Lombardi (1958).

Brooks Lawrence (1976). Larry Kopf (1965). Ted Kluszewski (1962). Fred Hutchinson (1965).

Dummy Hoy (2003). Bob Howsam (2004). Tommy Helms (1979). Bubbles Hargrave (1962).

Noodles Hahn (1963). Don Gullett (2002). Heinie Groh (1963). Ken Griffey (2004).

Wayne Granger (1982). Ival Goodman (1959). Giles (1969). Warren C.

Lonny Frey (1961). George Foster (2003). Bob Ewing (2001). Pete Donohue (1964).

Paul Derringer (1958). Eric Davis (2005). Jake Daubert (1966). Hughie Critz (1962).

Sam Crawford (1968). Harry Craft (1963). Dave Concepcion (2000). Gordy Coleman (1972).

Clay Carroll (1980). Leo Cardenas (1981). Smoky Burgess (1975). Rube Bressler (1963).

Ewell Blackwell (1960). Jack Billingham (1984). Johnny Bench (1986). Gus Bell (1964).

Sparky Anderson (2000). 42 Jackie Robinson (retired throughout baseball). 24 Tony Pérez. 20 Frank Robinson.

18 Ted Kluszewski. 10 Sparky Anderson.   8 Joe Morgan.   5 Johnny Bench.

  1 Fred Hutchinson. 72 Mike Stefanski (bullpen catcher]]. 55 Mark Berry (third base). 41 Jerry Narron (bench).

47 Tom Hume (bullpen). 35 Don Gullett (pitching). 49 Chris Chambliss (hitting). 53 Randy Whisler (first base).

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