George Foster

Former Major Leaguer & Member of the Big Red Machine

Foster was a record-breaking player for the Reds throughout the 1970s. He was a key component of the "Big Red Machine" and the 1975 Cincinnati Reds, hailed as one of the greatest teams of all time. Foster led the NL in home runs twice and in RBI three times. He had his career year in 1977, setting personal bests in most major offensive categories. In his final year (1986) he was baseball's highest paid player. He was inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame on August 3, 2003.

Today, he is an outfield/hitting instructor for the Reds, working with prospects in Cincinnati's farm system. He lives in Connecticut with his wife and two daughters.

• Led the NL in home runs twice
• Led the NL in RBI three times
• Inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame on August 3, 2003
• 5 Time Major League All Star