Eric Davis

Born on this date, Eric Davis.

"To have my owner (Marge Schott of the Reds) call me a million-dollar nigger; it really didn't sit good with me. But as a 22-year-old, what was I going to do? I put that under my hat and used that as motivation, that if I'm going to be a million-dollar nigger, then she'd going to have to keep paying me well over $1 million." 

Schottzie 02 banned

On this date in 1993, the Reds at the direction of Major League Baseball announce that Schottzie 02, the St. Bernard dog owned by the Reds president, Marge Schott is being banned from the field at Riverfront Stadium for the season.

"The Executive Council did not think it was appropriate. There were numerous complaints from the players about dogs running on the field." - Rich Levin, MLB spokesperson

"We are currently studying the case law, and we think there is a way Schottzie 02 can get on the field. We understand the San Diego Chicken is a really a man in a chicken suit. So, I think if we can get Schottzie 02 in a chicken suit, he may be able to go on the field." - Robert Bennett, attorney for Marge Schott   

Marge Schott

On this date 2004, former Reds owner Marge Schott passed away at age 75.

"Hitler was good in the beginning but he went too far."

Marge Schott

On this date in 1999, Marge Schott agrees to sell her controlling interest in the Reds ending her 14-year tenure.

"I was raised to believe that men wearing earrings are fruity."

Schottzie 02 banned

On this date in 1993, the Reds at the direction of major league baseball announce that Schottzie 02, the St. Bernard dog owned by Reds president Marge Schott is being banned from the field at Riverfront Stadium for the season.

"The Executive Council did not think it was appropriate. There were numerous complaints from the players about dogs running on the field." - Rich Levin, MLB spokesperson

"We are currently studying the case law, and we think there is a way Schottzie 02 can get on the field. We understand the San Diego Chicken is really a man in a chicken suit. So, I think if we can get Schottzie in a chicken suit, he may be able to go on the field." - Robert Bennett, attorney for Marge Schott

Marge Schott

On this date in 2004, former Reds owner Marge Schott passed away at age 75.

"Hitler was good in the beginning, but he went too far."

Eric Davis

On this date in 2000, free agent Eric Davis signs with the Giants.

"To have my owner (Marge Schott of the Reds) call me a million-dollar nigger; it didn't really sit good with me. But as a 22-year-old, what was I going to do? I put that under my hat and used that as motivation, that if I'm going to be a million-dollar nigger, then she'd going to have to keep paying me well over $1 million."

Schottzie 02 banned

On this date in 1993, the Reds at the direction of major league baseball announce that Schottzie 02, the St. Bernard dog owned by Reds president Marge Schott is being banned from the field at Riverfront Stadium for the season.

"The Executive Council did not think it was appropriate. There were numerous complaints from the players about dogs running on the field." - Rich Levin, MLB spokeperson

"We are currently studying the case law, and we think there is a way Scottzie 02 can get on the field. We understand the San Diego Chicken is really a man in a chicken suit. So, I think if we can get Schottzie in a chicken suit, he may be able to go on the field." - Robert Bennett, attorney for Marge Schott

Marge Schott

On this date in 2004, Marge Schott passed away at age 75.

"Hitler was good in the beginning, but he went too far."

Rollie Fingers

On this date in 1986, Rollie Fingers is invited to spring training by the Reds on the condition that he shave off his trademark handlebar mustache to comply with team rules. Fingers refuses and decides to retire.

"Well, you tell Marge (Reds owner) to shave her Saint Bernard and I'll shave my mustache."

Take this dog and....

On this date in 1993, the Reds announce that Schotzie is banned from the field at Riverfront Stadium this year after leaving remains (solid) on the field and chasing Tom Browning*.

I bet it was the "doo doo" more than Browning.

Players could turn an ankle or something!

I mean those guys are all pampered millionaires and they are not used to dealing with......you know "that".

*Hey Tom, no "cryin' in baseball"!

Marge Schott

On this date in 2004, prior Reds owner, Marge Schott passed away at the age of 75.

"I was raised to believe that men wearing earrings are fruity."

Rollie Fingers

On this date in 1986, Rollie Fingers refuses an invite to Spring Training from the Reds as he will not shave his mustache to comply with team rules.

"Tell Marge (Reds owner), I'll shave my mustache when she shaves Schottzie."