Was the National League's Rookie of the Year in 1963. Voted the
National League's Most Valuable Player in 1973.
Was a self-taught switch hitter; batted only left-handed during the
final few years of his career.
Played for the National League's Cincinnati Reds (1963-78, 1984-86), Philadelphia Phillies (1979-83) and Montreal Expos
(1984).
Holds the all-time career record for base hits with 4,256.
Was voted among the 100 greatest baseball players of all time and was
allowed to participate in the ceremony, being granted a one-time
exception to his lifetime ban from baseball.