Roy McMillan Born July 17, 1929

Roy McMillan

Roy McMillan was a 16-year player in the big leagues. He played for the Reds throughout the 1950s. He was what shortstops were before Cal Ripken Jr.: 175-pound fielders who didn't hit much. McMillan was a two-time All-Star for the Redlegs, and he was on the cover of SI in 1957. He had nothing, as far as I understand, to do with Clare Booth Luce.

Sean Casey Day ... The Mayor of Cincinnati

Sean Casey, three-time All-Star first baseman for the Cincinnati Reds in the late 90s and the 00s, turns 38 today. He was inducted into the Reds Hall of Fame with Dan Driessen, the Reds first sacker who replaced Tony Perez in the mid-1970s. Casey said, "When I put on that '21' jersey everyday, it was for each and every one of you. I played my heart out because I love this city. When 'Cincinnati' was written across my chest, I never took it lightly . . . You are the greatest fans in major league baseball. Thank you so much!"

Here are the two speeches, from Dan and Casey.