[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Texxxx

Scott we were not too far off. My first game was Sept 21, 1968 at the Astrodome.
Cin vs Hou Cin won 5-0
Pete Rose, Johnny Bench, and Tony Perez were playing for Cin. Perez had one hit between the three of them.

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The Reds were my favorite team other than the Astros. I'll never forget attending the following game in 1970. Pete Rose hit the first pitch of the game out of the park (at least, that's what I remember). My Dad commented "There goes the no-hitter AND the shut-out". I thought that was very witty and packed it away for future reference.

Later in the game Tony Perez hit a HR right over our heads. I hit the deck and looking up, could see my Dad jumping as high as he possibly could, just barely missing it. I remember being impressed with an old man jumping that high. He was 34.

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