1977 – George Foster belts home run #50, off Buzz Capra, as the Reds beat the Braves, 5 – 1. Foster is the first Reds player to reach 50 homers; Ted Kluszewski held the Reds record with 49 homers in 1954.

On September 23, 1977 — 1977 – George Foster belts home run #50, off Buzz Capra, as the Reds beat the Braves, 5 – 1. Foster is the first Reds player to reach 50 homers; Ted Kluszewski held the Reds record with 49 homers in 1954.

 

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