Sporting News lists 1975, 1976 Reds among all-time top baseball teams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 3:33 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Sporting News has ranked the Cincinnati Reds' 1975 and 1976 teams in its top 10 all-time baseball teams. The 1976 team, which went 102-60 and swept the New York Yankees in the World Series, ranks fifth, while the 1975 team, known for an intense seven-game World Series victory over the Boston Red Sox, comes in at seventh. The rankings were determined by a panel of 14 experts with over 280 years of experience combined. This recognition coincides with the Reds celebrating the 50th anniversary of their 1975 team during the 2025 season.
- •1976 Reds ranked fifth, 1975 Reds ranked seventh in all-time teams
- •1976 team had best NL batting stats and a strong defense
- •1975 team known for defeating Boston Red Sox in World Series
- •Ranking based on votes from 14 baseball experts
- •Reds celebrated 50th anniversary of 1975 team in 2025
- 3:33 PMYahoo Sports — Sporting News ranks 1975, 1976 Reds in top 10 all-time baseball teams
"Prior to the Los Angeles Dodgers winning the World Series in 2024 and 2025, the Cincinnati Reds were the last National League team to go back-to-back.
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