Posted September 30, 2024Sep 30 comment_1766134 Just heard that Charlie Hustle died today. He was 83.
September 30, 2024Sep 30 Author comment_1766137 https://x.com/CincyProblems/status/1840892413407019091
September 30, 2024Sep 30 Author comment_1766145 This has been a rough year for the Big Red Machine alumni. We've now lost 9 guys from the mid-70s World Series-winning teams, including 4 this year alone:  Clay Kirby* (1991 - 43 year old) Pedro Borbon (2012 - 66) Bob Bailey+ (2018 - 75) Joe Morgan (2020 - 77) Ed Armbrister (2021 - 72) Don Gullett (2024 - 73) Bill Plummer (2024 - 76) Pat Zachary+ (2024 - 71) Pete (2024 - 83)  And of course we lost Sparky in 2010 at the age of 76.  * 1975 team only + 1976 team only
October 1, 2024Oct 1 Author comment_1766150 Thought I'd also mention the coaches as well, who've all since passed away too: Â Ted Kluszewski (1988 - 63) Sparky (2010 - 76 years old) Larry Shepard (2011 - 92) George Scherger (2011 - 90) Russ Nixon+ (2016 - 81) Alex Grammas* (2019 - 93) Â * 1975 team only + 1976 team only Â
October 1, 2024Oct 1 Author comment_1766151 Clay Carroll is now the oldest living member of the Big Red Machine at 83. (he only played on the '75 team) Â Next are the Big Dog, Tony Perez, and Fred Norman, both of whom are 82, followed by Jack Billingham and Merv Rettenmund ('75 only), both of whom are 81. Â The youngest suviving member is Manny Sarmiento ('76 only), who is 68.Â
December 13, 2024Dec 13 Author comment_1777490 And now we lost Merv Rettenmund from the '75 championship team. He passed away on Dec. 7 at the age of 81.
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