Drafted sixth overall in 2007, LaRon Landry won a starting Defensive Back role immediately with the Washington Redskins.  Landry did not have a career where he recorded a lot of Interceptions, but he was league known for his hard hitting.  After five seasons with Washington in 2012 Landry would sign with the New York Jets and would go to his first and only Pro Bowl.

A First Round pick from Purdue, Anthony Spencer would work his way to the starting position at Outside Linebacker in his third year in the NFL.  Spencer was a Pro Bowl Selection in 2012 and he recorded 11 Quarterback Sacks that year.

Dolf Luque’s journey to the Major Leagues was as much about navigating social hurdles as it was about mastering the strike zone. He matured into a cornerstone of the Cincinnati staff just as the Deadball Era gave way to the offensive explosion of the 1920s. A master of the breaking ball, Luque possessed a curve that buckled knees from New York to Chicago. He arrived as a young arm looking for a permanent home and quickly became the high-leverage anchor of the Reds' rotation, helping the club secure its first World Series title in 1919.

The absolute pinnacle of his career arrived in 1923, a season of such profound dominance that he was essentially pitching in a league of his own. That year, Luque won 27 games and posted a microscopic 1.93 ERA, leading the National League in both categories. He followed that masterpiece with another ERA title in 1925, a season in which he also led the league in WHIP. He wasn't just a volume-dense workhorse; he was an efficiency machine who could suppress runs even as the league's offensive numbers began to skyrocket.

His identity was defined by a fierce, competitive spirit and a surprising level of athleticism. Luque was a rare pitcher who could help his own cause, tallying 206 hits and a respectable .234 batting average during his tenure. He was a year-round ballplayer, spending his winters in Cuba, where he played and managed for over thirty years, effectively becoming the face of the sport in his home country. Whether he was baffling hitters at Redland Field or dominating the Cuban Winter League, Luque was a model of consistency and longevity.

The chapter eventually closed on his Cincinnati stay after the 1929 season, as he moved on to Brooklyn and later the New York Giants, where he would capture a second World Series ring in 1933. He left the Queen City as one of the most decorated and respected right-handers in the history of the senior circuit, a man who had proven that greatness knows no borders.

The baseball world’s recognition of his impact was as international as his career. Luque was eventually inducted into both the Cuban and Mexican Baseball Halls of Fame, and the Reds ensured his legacy would live on in Cincinnati by inducting him into the franchise Hall of Fame in 1967.

When the Reds acquired Derringer in 1933, they were gambling on a talent that had yet to find its consistency. That gamble paid off as Derringer matured into a surgical force, eventually winning 161 games in a Cincinnati uniform. He became a fixture in the All-Star game, earning six selections, including a run of five straight years, and authored four 20-win campaigns. His signature was a terrifying lack of charity; in an era of high-scoring offenses, Derringer’s refusal to walk batters made him one of the most efficient run-suppressors in the game.

The peak of his dominance was recognized far beyond the pitcher's mound, as he finished in the top five of the MVP voting in both 1939 and 1940. This was a rare feat for a hurler in that era, but it reflected his status as the heartbeat of a winning culture. He wasn't just piling up wins; he was a tactical master who used his control to dictate the pace of play. During his prime years on the staff, he was the guy the Reds called upon to stop a losing streak or secure a vital divisional lead, providing a stabilizing presence that gave the entire roster confidence.

His legacy was truly cemented during the 1940 World Series against the Detroit Tigers. Haunted by previous postseason struggles, Derringer authored a narrative of redemption that remains legendary in Cincinnati lore. He took the ball in both Game 4 and Game 7, delivering masterful performances that steered the franchise to its second World Championship. By winning the deciding game of the Fall Classic, he exorcised his playoff demons and proved that he was a big-game titan capable of carrying a team across the finish line.

The sun eventually set on his time in Cincinnati after the 1942 season, when he moved on to the Chicago Cubs, but he left behind a body of work that few could match. He concluded his journey with the Reds as one of the most reliable and decorated arms in the history of the senior circuit. Whether it was the sheer volume of his wins or the precision of his command, he set a standard for Reds pitching that would last for decades.

In a fitting tribute to his massive impact, the organization named him one of the four inaugural members of the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame in 1958.