August 5, 1977: On this date in Reds history, Pirates outfielder Dave Parker became the first player to hit a home run into the right field red seats at Riverfront Stadium. Parker's
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Dave Parker's remarkable 26 assists in 1977…and Roberto Clemente's 27 in 1961
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