Dave Concepcion Rookie Debut vs Mets (May 1, 1970)
Dave Concepción debuted for the Cincinnati Reds on May 1, 1970, during the 'Big Red Machine' era.
Dave Concepción made his MLB debut for the Cincinnati Reds on May 1, 1970, against the New York Mets. He is not a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Quick Facts
- Player
- Dave Concepción
- Team
- Cincinnati Reds
- Opponent
- New York Mets
- Date
- May 1, 1970
- Position
- Shortstop
- Status
- Rookie Debut
Lore & Background
Concepción debuted during the era of the 'Big Red Machine,' the dominant Reds team of the 1970s that won the World Series in 1975 and 1976.
Did You Know?
- Hall of Fame members from the 1970s Reds include Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan, and Tony Pérez.
- Pete Rose, the all-time MLB hits leader, also played for the Reds during this period but is not in the Hall of Fame.
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