Wayne Allan Granger (born March 15, 1944 in Springfield, Massachusetts) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher who played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1968), Cincinnati Reds (1969-1971), Minnesota Twins (1972), St. Louis Cardinals (1973), New York Yankees (1973), Chicago White Sox (1974), Houston Astros (1975) and Montreal Expos (1976). The skinny 6-4 and 165-pound Granger was one of baseball's most effective and durable relief pitchers during the early years of Cincinnati's famed Big Red Machine. He earned induction in the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame in 1982. March 15 is the 74th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (75th in Leap years). ... Year 1944 (MCMXLIV) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Major league affiliations National League (1892–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1,2,6,9,14,17,20,42,45,85 Name St. ... Major league affiliations National League (1890–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1,5,8,10,18,20,24 Name Cincinnati Reds (1876–present) (Referred to as Redlegs 1953-1958) Ballpark Great American Ball Park (2003–present) Riverfront Stadium (1970-2002) a. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Name Minnesota Twins (1961–present) Washington Nationals/Senators (1901-1960) Ballpark Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome 1982-???? Metropolitan Stadium (1961-1981) Griffith Stadium (1903-1960) A.K.A Clark Griffith Park (1922) A.K.A National Park (III... Major league affiliations National League (1892–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1,2,6,9,14,17,20,42,45,85 Name St. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 23, 32, 37, 44, 49 Name New York Yankees (1913–present) New York Highlanders (1903-1912) Baltimore Orioles (1901-1902) (Also referred to as... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 2,3,4,9,11,16,19,72,42 Name Chicago White Sox (1904–present) White Stockings (1900-1903) St. ... Astros redirects here, for other uses see Astros (disambiguation) Major league affiliations National League (1962–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 24,25,32,33,34,40,49,42 Name Houston Astros (1965–present) Houston Colt . ... The Montreal Expos (French: Les Expos de Montréal) were a Major League Baseball team located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada from 1969 to 2004. ... The Big Red Machine was the nickname given to the Cincinnati Reds baseball team that dominated the National League from 1972 to 1976. ... The Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame was instituted in 1958 to recognize the career of former Cincinnati Reds players, managers and front-office executives. ...

Originally signed by the St. Louis Cardinals as an amateur free agent in 1965, Granger made his big-league debut on June 5, 1968. The rookie sinkerballer went 4-2 with a 2.25 ERA that season. However, on October 11, 1968, the Cardinals traded Bobby Tolan and Granger to the Cincinnati Reds for Vada Pinson. Major league affiliations National League (1892–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1,2,6,9,14,17,20,42,45,85 Name St. ... June 5 is the 156th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (157th in leap years), with 209 days remaining. ... 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday. ... October 11 is the 284th day of the year (285th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday. ... Bobby Tolan (born Robert Tolan on November 19, 1945 in Los Angeles, California) is a former Major League Baseball player. ... Major league affiliations National League (1890–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1,5,8,10,18,20,24 Name Cincinnati Reds (1876–present) (Referred to as Redlegs 1953-1958) Ballpark Great American Ball Park (2003–present) Riverfront Stadium (1970-2002) a. ... Vada Edward Pinson, Jr. ...

With the Reds in 1969 Granger posted a 9-6 record and 2.79 ERA with 27 saves in a then-NL-record 90 appearances, and he won the first of two straight NL Fireman of the Year awards. The following season, he set an NL record with 35 saves (since broken) while going 6-5 with a 2.66 ERA. That season, he ranked eighth in NL Cy Young Award voting. In baseball, the Cy Young Award is an honor given annually to the best pitchers in the Major Leagues. ...

During Game 3 of the 1970 World Series against the Baltimore Orioles, Granger surrendered a grand slam to opposing pitcher Dave McNally. It is the only time in World Series history that a pitcher has hit a grand slam. The Reds lost the best-of-seven series in five games, and Granger never again pitched in the postseason. The 1970 World Series was between the Cincinnati Reds and the Baltimore Orioles, with the Orioles winning in five games. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 4,5,8,20,22,33,42 Name Baltimore Orioles (1954–present) St. ... David Arthur (Dave) McNally (October 31, 1942–December 1, 2002) was a Major League Baseball left-handed starting pitcher from 1962 until 1975. ... For other events named World Series, see World Series (disambiguation). ...

After Cincinnati, Granger pitched for several other teams but never really again experienced the success he had with the Reds. See also Cincinnati Reds Reds is a 1981 movie starring Warren Beatty and Diane Keaton. ...

Arm injuries eventually cut short his career in 1976.

Awards

• Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame inductee: 1982
• Fireman of the Year award: 1969 and 1970 MAbton is better than Granger

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League leader

• Games: 1969 (90) and 1971 (70)
• Saves: 1970 (35)
• Games Finished: 1969 (55) and 1970 (59)

External links

• Baseball-reference.com - Wayne Granger
• BaseballLibrary.com - Wayne Granger
• Reds Hall of Famers