Cincinnati Reds Honoring Hall of Fame Broadcaster Marty Brennaman With Bronze Statue

Well deserved!
Hall of Fame announcer Marty Brennaman waves to fans while serving as the Grand Marshal for the canceled 2020 Findlay Market Opening Day Parade, in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. It was the first time the parade was held since 2019.
Hall of Fame announcer Marty Brennaman waves to fans while serving as the Grand Marshal for the canceled 2020 Findlay Market Opening Day Parade, in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. It was the first time the parade was held since 2019. / Meg Vogel/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK
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CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Reds are honoring Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman with his own statue.

A bronze statue of the Reds legend will be unveiled outside of Great American Ballpark on Saturday, Sept. 6.

“This sculpture will be a tribute to Marty Brennaman’s incredible legacy and represents all that he means to Reds Country,” Reds President and CEO Phil Castellini said in a statement. “For nearly five decades, Marty was the voice of the Reds, bringing unforgettable moments to life for generations of fans. Now, his presence outside Great American Ball Park will be a lasting reminder of his passion and love for this team and this city.” 

Brennaman was the radio voice of the Reds from 1974-2019. He's the first broadcaster to be inducted into the Reds Hall of Fame.

The statue will be created by local artist Tom Tsuchiya and will face Joe Nuxhall Way.

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James Rapien is the publisher of Bengals, Reds and Bearcats On SI. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati and has spent a decade covering Cincinnati sports. He's the author of Enter The Jungle, a book about the history of the Cincinnati Bengals. Prior to joining SI, Rapien was a host and producer at 700 WLW and ESPN 1530 in Cincinnati.