Former Cincinnati Reds pitcher, member of Big Red Machine era, dies at 73

CINCINNATI — A Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer has died.

>>PHOTOS: Former Cincinnati Reds pitcher, member of Big Red Machine era, dead at 73

The Cincinnati Reds confirmed today that the Reds Hall of Fame pitcher Don Gullett died today in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.

“Don dedicated 24 years to this franchise as a player, coach, and minor league instructor,” Reds CEO Bob Castellini said in the post. “An anchor on the pitching staff of one of the greatest baseball teams in history, his contributions to our rich tradition, our city, and his community will never be forgotten.”

Gullett pitched during the Reds’ Big Red Machine era in the 1970s, winning two World Series titles in 1975 and 1976. Gullett returned to the Reds in 1993 and served as the club’s pitching coach through 2005.

He was 73 years old.

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Mets v Reds CINCINNATI - JULY 21: Pitching coach Don Gullett of the Cincinnati Reds holds up his hands before the MLB game against the New York Mets on July 21, 2002 at Cinergy Field in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds defeated the Mets 9-1. (Photo By Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

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