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Sporting News lists 1975, 1976 Reds among all-time top baseball teams

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Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Sporting News lists 1975, 1976 Reds among all-time top baseball teams

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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

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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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