crew followed with a sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates in the championship series and then came

the exciting World Series, a seven-game showdown with the Boston Red Sox. Many observers

called it the most exciting World Series on record as the Reds won game seven with a thrilling

come-from-behind victory that gave Cincinnati its first world's championship in 35 years.

It was a great season from start to end from from a three-game sweep of the arch-rival Los Angeles

Dodgers in the year's first series to the victory over Boston in the final game of the year.

It was a season full of record-breaking events and electrifying moments.

The Cincinnati March to the World Championship was a team effort all the way, and this is a story.

This one belongs to the Reds.

Through the first month of the season, the Reds were hardly better than a 500 club, winning 12 of 23 games in the month of April.

It was time to make a move, and what a move it was.

Not only did the Reds move up in the standings, but Sparky Anderson made a move on the field that shocked everyone. Pete Rose became the Red's third basement. He hadn't played the infield since 1965, but from the very beginning, it was apparent that Pete felt right at home at the hot corner. And the 1-1 pitch. That has bounced to third. Pete Rose backs up, makes the play. Throw to first. He got him. All right. There isn't a more exciting or dangerous player in the major leagues than Joe Morgan. He's a power hitter, demonstrated by his 17 home runs and 94 RBIs. He hits for an average, too, as his 327 mark attested.

He has a best batting eye in the game, represented by his league leading 132 walks.

And he has flying feet, as he ranks second in the league and stolen bases with 67.

Joe was a National League's player of the month in April and June.

He's a game breaker, and this score against a Giants at Riverfront points that off solid.

Williams with a 3-2 on the way.

Swung on, line drive, right center, feel it'll be in for a hit.

Field it on one big hop.

Here comes Morgan to second.

Hit first sliding safe.

Joe Morgan never broke stride as Gary Maddox drifted deep in the right center to feel that big hopping line shot. And Joe with a head for a slide in safely with a two-base set.

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