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A look back at Jose Rijo's time with the Cincinnati Reds
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A look back at Jose Rijo's time with the Cincinnati Reds
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Cincinnati Reds pitcher Jose Rijo delivers in the early innings of World Series game 4 in Oakland, Calif. Saturday, Oct. 20, 1990 against the Athletics. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy Stock Photo - Alamy
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A look back at Jose Rijo's time with the Cincinnati Reds
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A look back at Jose Rijo's time with the Cincinnati Reds
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Oakland Athletics Rickey Henderson reacts after striking out against Cincinnati Reds Jose Rijo in the 5th inning of Saturdays World Series game at the Oakland Coliseum, Oct. 20, 1990, Oakland, Calif. (AP
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Oakland Athletics Rickey Henderson reacts after striking out against Cincinnati Reds Jose Rijo in the 5th inning of Saturdays World Series game at the Oakland Coliseum, Oct. 20, 1990, Oakland, Calif. (AP
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Cincinnati Reds pitcher Jose Rijo (27) waves to the crowd as his team celebrates on the field after they swept the Oakland Athletics in the World Series at Oakland Coliseum, Saturday, Oct.
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Oakland Athletics Rickey Henderson reacts after striking out against Cincinnati Reds Jose Rijo in the 5th inning of Saturdays World Series game at the Oakland Coliseum, Oct. 20, 1990, Oakland, Calif. (AP
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A look back at Jose Rijo's time with the Cincinnati Reds
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Cincinnati Reds pitcher Jose Rijo hugs his wife, Rosie Rijo, and his son, Jose Rijo Jr. on the field after the World Series win, Saturday, Oct. 20, 1990, Oakland, Calif. Rijo was
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A look back at Jose Rijo's time with the Cincinnati Reds