[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 157 (Friday, September 27, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H8060]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING MARTY BRENNAMAN

  (Mr. WENSTRUP asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WENSTRUP. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the career and 
retirement of the Cincinnati Reds legendary Hall of Fame broadcaster, 
Marty Brennaman.
  Yesterday, Marty signed off for the last game of his famed career. He 
has been part of our lives and the voice of our beloved Reds for 46 
years.
  Marty was with us for his very first broadcast when Hank Aaron tied 
Babe Ruth for the most home runs hit ever.
  He was with us when Pete Rose broke Ty Cobb's longstanding record for 
most career hits.
  He was with us through three World Series titles.
  Marty Brennaman is an institution in Cincinnati. He feels like 
family. Marty helped make both Riverfront Stadium and the Great 
American Ball Park feel like a second home to so many.
  I know we will all miss hearing his play-by-play, his insights, and 
his stories.
  Although I never saw Marty swing a bat, I will be glad to replay his 
greatest hits for the rest of my life.
  I know I join Reds fans across Cincinnati and the country in a 
collective good-bye to one of our greatest, and this one belongs to 
Marty.

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