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Reds celebrate Hall of Famer David Concepción's birthday

Big Red Machine great marks another year.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 171 min read
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Happy birthday to Reds Hall of Famer, nine-time All-Star, five-time Gold Glover and two-time World Series champion David

What happened: The Cincinnati Reds wished a happy birthday to franchise Hall of Famer David Concepción. The shortstop is recognized as a nine-time All-Star, five-time Gold Glove winner and two-time World Series champion.

Why it matters: Concepción was a defensive cornerstone of the Big Red Machine, the Reds dynasty that dominated the 1970s. His glove work at shortstop helped define the position for a generation and remains central to the franchise's championship legacy.

By the numbers: Career honors include nine All-Star selections, five Gold Glove awards and two World Series titles with Cincinnati.

What to watch: The Reds continue to honor the franchise greats who anchored their championship era.

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