Reds Hall of Fame chapter named for Gene Bennett – The Tribune

By SHERRY ROWLAND

HOF Membership Manager

CINCINNATI — The Reds Hall of Fame and Museum presented by Dinsmore is proud to announce the creation of the Gene Bennett Reds Hall of Fame and Museum Chapter.

The new chapter is named in honor of Bennett, a native of Wheelersburg, Ohio, who spent 58 years in the Reds organization as a player, scout and special assistant to the general manager.

Among the players Bennett scouted and signed were Reds Hall of Famers Don Gullett, Barry Larkin and Chris Sabo, as well as Paul O’Neill, one of the stars of the 1990 World Cup-winning Reds.

Bennett died in 2017 at the age of 89.

The Gene Bennett Chapter will be officially established at a ceremony in front of the Portsmouth Baseball Mural on Saturday, July 27 at 2 p.m.

Bennett’s daughter, Cathy, and other members of the Bennett family will be in attendance, as will Reds Hall of Famer Ron Oester.

Following the ceremony, the chapter will host a Reds watch party at Portsmouth Buffalo Wild Wings located at 1611 Chillicothe Street. (Reds vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 4:10 p.m.)

The Gene Bennett Chapter consolidates Hall of Fame chapters previously established in Portsmouth, Ironton, Morehead, KY and Huntington, WV.

This Gene Bennett chapter is part of the Reds Hall of Fame chapter network that includes Lexington, Indianapolis, Grove City, Northeast Ohio, Dayton, Wally Post in Northeast Ohio, the Joe Nuxhall chapter in Hamilton/Fairfield.

Reds Hall of Fame

Chapters

The Reds Hall of Fame & Museum Chapters are a network of Reds fans and baseball enthusiasts who come together to help promote the past, present and future of baseball, while being a member of the nation’s greatest Hall of Fame team.

Chapters support and promote the mission of the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum: to celebrate greatness, preserve history and provide inspiration.

This is enhanced by functions for chapter members in outlying areas of Reds Country, attended by representatives from the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum with special guests including baseball writers, sportswriters or sportscasters and/or former Reds players.

Chapter activities take place throughout the year. For more information and to visit, https://www.mlb.com/reds/hall-of-fame/membership/local-chapters

About the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum Presented by Dinsmore

Driven by a mission to celebrate greatness, preserve history and provide inspiration, the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum at Great American Ball Park is where Reds baseball history comes to life every day.

The museum features 16,000 square feet of historical, interactive and educational exhibits, showcasing the rich and storied tradition of the Reds for fans of all ages.

Since its inception, 93 people have been honored with this induction. Plan your visit at RedsMuseum.org.