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Member of Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame Passes Away

Originally posted on Cincinnati Reds on SI
By James Rapien | Last updated Oct 30, 2024 12:23 PM ET

Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer Joey Jay passed away, the Reds announced on Wednesday afternoon.

"We offer our deepest condolences to his family, friends and teammates," the Reds said in a statement.

Jay pitched for the Reds for six seasons (1961-66). He was an All-Star 1961, posting a 21-10 record and 3.53 ERA in 34 starts. He was inducted into the Reds Hall of Fame in 2008.

Jay was 89 years old. Check out the Reds official announcement below:

The Cincinnati Reds mourn the passing of Reds Hall of Fame pitcher Joey Jay.

The first Little League graduate to become a major leaguer, Joey was an All-Star and member of “The Big Three” starting pitchers trio that propelled the Reds to the 1961 pennant.

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— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) October 30, 2024