We're looking back at some of the most memorable moments from Marty Brennaman’s 46-year career as the Cincinnati Reds' radio broadcaster.
1974: Marty Brennaman joins Joe Nuxhall as broadcaster for the Cincinnati Reds on WLW-AM (700) radio, the beginning of the legendary “Marty and Joe” team. The Portsmouth, Virginia, native came from Virginia Tech to replace Al Michaels in the broadcast booth.
April 4, 1974: In the first inning of his first regular-season game, Brennaman calls Braves slugger Hank Aaron’s 714th home run to tie Babe Ruth’s record on Opening Day at Riverfront Stadium.