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Johnny Vander Meer
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October 31, 2012 by Elizabeth Metz

Left-handed pitcher, 1937-1942, 1946-1949. Inducted 1958 (inaugural class). Pitched for the 1940 World Champion team. Threw left handed, but batted …
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Category: pitchers | Tags: 1939 pennant, 1940 World Champions, inaugural class, no-hitter, pitchers, wishbone watch
Ernie Lombardi
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October 31, 2012 by Elizabeth Metz

Catcher, 1933-1942. Inducted 1958 (inaugural class). Won the National League MVP (the Reds’ first!) in 1938 and the NL batting …
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Category: catchers | Tags: 1939 pennant, 1940 World Champions, catchers, Cooperstown, inaugural class, MVP
Paul Derringer
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October 31, 2012 by Elizabeth Metz

Right-handed pitcher, 1933-1942. Inducted 1958 (inaugural class). Made six All-Star teams and pitched for the 1940 World Championship Reds. Held …
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Category: pitchers | Tags: 1939 pennant, 1940 World Champions, inaugural class, pitchers
A word about the Reds Hall of Fame.
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October 31, 2012 by Elizabeth Metz

If you’re a baseball fan at all, hopefully you know about the National Baseball Hall of Fame, located in Cooperstown, …
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Category: talk | Tags: talk

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I'm an illustrator and a Reds fan. I love shapes and colors, children's books, baseball, maps, avocados, baked goods, trees, and good people doing good things.