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Wayne Granger, former Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher, dies at 81

February 28, 2026

Wayne Granger, a former relief pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds and a member of the Reds Hall of Fame, passed away on February 25 at the age of 81. He was known for his impressive 2.92 ERA over 227 relief appearances from 1969 to 1971 and made history as the first pitcher to appear in 90 games in a single season in 1969.

Wayne Granger, former Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher, dies at 81

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Wayne Granger died on February 25, 2026, at the age of 81.
He had a career ERA of 2.92 in 227 appearances with the Reds.
Granger was the first pitcher to appear in 90 games in a single season in 1969.
He spent most of his nine-season MLB career with the Cincinnati Reds.
Granger led the National League with 35 saves in 1970.

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Wayne Granger, former Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher, dies at 81

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