BlainThePain Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-r...p&type=lgns CINCINNATI (AP) -- Shortstop Davey Concepcion, the Big Red Machine's infield anchor and one of the best defensive players of his time, will have his No. 13 retired by the Cincinnati Reds.The nine-time All-Star played for the Reds from 1970-88, winning five Gold Gloves.The Reds will formally retire his number before a July 28 game against the Chicago Cubs.No one has worn Concepcion's number since he retired. Only three others have worn No. 13 for Cincinnati -- Eddie Miller in 1946, Eddie Pellagrini in 1952-53, and coach Ray Shore in 1966-67.Concepcion is the ninth player or manager to have his number retired by the Reds. His No. 13 will be displayed behind home plate at Great American Ball Park along with the other retired numbers -- manager Fred Hutchinson's No. 1, Johnny Bench's No. 5, Joe Morgan's No. 8, manager Sparky Anderson's No. 10, Ted Kluszewski's No. 18, Frank Robinson's No. 20 and Tony Perez's No. 24.The Reds also display Jackie Robinson's No. 42, retired by baseball on the 50th anniversary of when he broke the sport's color barrier.Updated on Monday, Apr 30, 2007 10:55 am EDT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsbengalsbucks Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 What took so long and why not Rose's #? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agreen_112 Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 What took so long and why not Rose's #?Rose's ban I think is the riff. It's not allowed to be worn by a player for the REds though. They postponed the date from July 20's to Mid August. The first date was going to be the same weekend during Hall of Fame weekend... Could this be a hint that they are considering enducting Davie into the HOF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiotter Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 Most underated ss in baseball history!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 A well deserved honor for Davey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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