Ron Reed was a dominant reliever for the Phillies for eight seasons. He was used as a closer, set-up specialist and a multiple-innings eater. The 6-foot-6 right-hander was extremely durable, never spending any time on a disabled list because of arm or shoulder injuries.
His accomplishments will be acknowledged on August 6 when he and teammate Bake McBride are inducted into the Toyota Phillies Wall of Fame. Reed will become the second reliever on the wall, joining his bullpen buddy, Tug McGraw.
Reed, 79, and McBride, 73, are the 10th and 11th players from the 1980 World Series championship club to be honored with a bronze plaque on the wall.