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chicoruiz · 10-25-2011, 05:07 AM

Reds:

Andy McGaffigan (55) -a Red in the mid-'80s.

Russ Meyer -Pitched briefly for the Reds in 1956; his nickname was "The Mad Monk".

Others:

Pedro Martinez (40) -For a while, he had the best winning percentage of any 200-game winner; he has since slipped behind Whitey Ford.

Roy Smalley (59) -Gene Mauch's nephew, and a fine player until he hurt his back.

Al Cowens -Former Royal OF died at age 50.

Bobby Thomson - Said of his famous homer, "It was the best thing that ever happened to me. It might have been the best thing that ever happened to anyone".

Smoky Joe Wood -At his peak, one of the greatest pitchers ever; after being injured he made a comeback as an outfielder.

10-25-2011, 05:07 AM	#1
chicoruiz Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,666	Birthdays- 10/25 Reds: Andy McGaffigan (55) -a Red in the mid-'80s. Russ Meyer -Pitched briefly for the Reds in 1956; his nickname was "The Mad Monk". Others: Pedro Martinez (40) -For a while, he had the best winning percentage of any 200-game winner; he has since slipped behind Whitey Ford. Roy Smalley (59) -Gene Mauch's nephew, and a fine player until he hurt his back. Al Cowens -Former Royal OF died at age 50. Bobby Thomson - Said of his famous homer, "It was the best thing that ever happened to me. It might have been the best thing that ever happened to anyone". Smoky Joe Wood -At his peak, one of the greatest pitchers ever; after being injured he made a comeback as an outfielder. __________________ "In baseball, you don't know nothin'"...Yogi Berra