Don Gullett acknowledges cheers from the crowd. (Steven M. Herppich photo) | ZOOM |

        Don Gullett's speech upon being inducted in the Reds Hall of Fame was typical Gullett: Short and to the point.

        “This is truly an honor,” he said. “I'd like to thank the Cincinnati Reds for the op portunity to play in the 1970s and the opportunity to come back as a coach. I'd like to thank my family for their support and patience. Most of all, I'd like to thank you, the greatest fans in all of baseball.”

        Gullett, currently the Reds' pitching coach and formerly the ace of the Big Red Machine, was inducted Sun day, along with 19th-century second baseman Bid McPhee, in ceremonies before the game against the New York Mets.

        Gullett and McPhee become the 58th and 59th members of the Reds Hall of Fame. They were selected in January by the Cincinnati chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.

        About 200 people from Gullett's hometown of Lynn, Ky., were on hand for the induction.

        Gullett, 51, went 91-44 with a 3.03 ERA in 236 games for Cincinnati from 1970-76, including a four-season stretch from 1973-76 during which he went 61-26 (.701).

        Gullett went from the Reds to the New York Yankees, where he pitched two seasons before an injury ended his career at 27.

        Gullett finished with a 109-50 career record. His .686 winning percentage is fourth all-time for pitchers with more than 100 decisions.

        McPhee played 18 seasons for Cincinnati from 1882-1899. He hit .271 during his career and led the American Association in fielding eight times. In 1886, he led the American Association with eight home runs. The following season, he led the league with 19 triples.

        McPhee, one of the last players not to use a glove, was considered the best defensive second baseman of the 19th century.

        Sunday story: Gullett deserves two plaques

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