Former Cincinnati Reds pitcher, member of Big Red Machine era, dies at 73
ByWHIO Staff
Reds Media Day X 23 Feb 2002: Don Gullett, pitching coach of the Cincinnati Reds poses during media day at Ed Smith Stadium Complex in Sarasota, Florida. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart/Getty Images (Rick Stewart/Getty Images)
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ByWHIO Staff
CINCINNATI — A Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer has died.
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)
Don Gullett Reds 27 Feb 1998: Don Gullett of the Cincinnati Reds poses for a portrait during Spring Training at the Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart /Allsport (Rick Stewart/Getty Images)
Pitching coach Gullett checks with Haynes CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 3: (L-R) Pitcher Jimmy Haynes #43, first baseman Sean Casey #21, pitching coach Don Gullett and catcher Jason LaRue #23 of the Cincinnati Reds gather on the mound during the National League game against the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball Park on August 3, 2003 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds defeated the Giants 5-4. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Pitching coach Don Gullett SARASOTA, FL - FEBRUARY 20: Pitching coach Don Gullett #35 of the Cincinnati Reds poses for a portrait during the Reds' spring training Media Day on February 20, 2003 at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Reds Media Day X 23 Feb 2002: Don Gullett, pitching coach of the Cincinnati Reds poses during media day at Ed Smith Stadium Complex in Sarasota, Florida. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart/Getty Images (Rick Stewart/Getty Images)
Cincinnati Reds v Texas Rangers CINCINNATI, OH - JUNE 15: (L-R) Pitcher Jung Bong #31, catcher Jason LaRue #23 and pitching coach Don Gullett of the Cincinnati Reds gather on the mound during the game against the Texas Rangers at the Great American Ball Park on June 15, 2004 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds defeated the Ranges 5-4. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
The Cincinnati Reds offer condolences to the family and friends of Reds Hall of Fame pitcher Don Gullett, who died today at age 73.
Reds CEO Bob Castellini said, "Don dedicated 24 years to this franchise as a player, coach and minor league instructor. An anchor on the pitching… pic.twitter.com/yN1cAgCcX3
