Remembering the 1968 Reds: Jumpin’ Jack Flash — Reds get hot in ’68 | John Ring

Editor: This is the sixth installment of a season-long series by our resident Reds historian, John Ring. The series will examine the 50th anniversary of the 1968 Cincinnati Reds, a team on the brink (of huge success) playing during a year that it seemed the world was on the brink. Enjoy!

Part 1: Remembering 007’s Reds: a 50 Year Celebration

Part 2: King’s assassination delays 1968 Opening Day

Part 3: The Reds’ Raging Bull: Alex Johnson

Part 4: Another assassination, another baseball crisis

Part 5: The Battle for Rookie of the Year

On July 16, 1968, the Cincinnati Reds lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers by a 9-2 score. Don Drysdale, he of the 56 consecutive scoreless inning streak, got the win. With…