Dave Concepción was one of the greatest players to ever put on a Cincinnati Reds uniform. From 1970-1988, Concepción displayed a level of defense few have ever seen. At this time of year, when the Baseball Writers of America come together to elect another class into the Baseball Hall of Fame, Reds fans are often reminded of one of those they missed.
Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan, and Tony Perez have been given baseball’s greatest honor by being elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Three of the four most prominent members of the Big Red Machine have been enshrined in Cooperstown.