CINCINNATI (WXIX) – The State of Ohio has issued a proclamation declaring Sept. 6, 2025, “Marty Brennaman Day,” in honor of the acclaimed Cincinnati Reds radio broadcaster.
Gov. Mike DeWine, along with Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel issued the proclamation to honor the legacy of Brennaman, who worked the broadcasting booth for the Reds for decades, according to the Governor’s Office.
Brenneman began his career in 1970 before joining the Reds broadcast team in 1974. He called three Reds’ World Series, two Reds’ no-hitters including Tim Browning’s perfect game, and Pete Rose’s record-breaking hit.
“It was Marty’s voice that graphically described for us some of the greatest moments in Reds history, and it was Marty’s voice that, for five decades, kept me company many a night as I have traveled Ohio,” Gov. DeWine said in a statement. “I am pleased to honor him and his outstanding career with this proclamation and to say ‘and this one belongs to…Marty!’”
Brenneman has also received the Ford C. Frick Award from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and was inducted to the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame in 2021.
It was announced that a statue will be unveiled at Great American Ballpark on Saturday before the matchup against the New York Mets.
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