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Season-long tribute planned to pioneering 1869 Red Stockings
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Cincinnati Reds will honor history with throwback uniforms, benches
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Season-long tribute planned to pioneering 1869 Red Stockings
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Cincinnati Reds will honor history with throwback uniforms, benches
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