David Ismael Concepción Benitez (born June 17, 1948) is a Venezuelan former professional baseball player and manager. He played his entire career in Major League Baseball as a shortstop for the Cincinnati Reds dynasty that won four National League pennants and two World Series championships between 1970 and 1976 .

Jan 21, 2020 · Dave Concepción was one of the greatest players to ever put on a Cincinnati Reds uniform. From 1970-1988, Concepción displayed a level of defense few have ever seen.

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Dave Concepcion, the Major League Baseball player, was born on Thursday, June 17, 1948, in Ocumare de la Costa, Aragua, Venezuela. Concepcion was 21 years old when he broke into the major leagues on April 6, 1970, with the Cincinnati Reds.

Oct 31, 2024 · Dave Concepción, a prominent figure in Major League Baseball, retired in 1988 after a successful career with the Cincinnati Reds. He was known for his exceptional defensive skills and strong batting, making him a key player during the Reds’ glory years in the 1970s.

Feb 5, 2016 · The Series waged between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox was one of the more memorable championship battles, as a single run decided five of the seven games. Cincinnati shortstop Dave Concepción entered the Series hoping that the old saying “third time is a charm” would prove true.

Sep 21, 2022 · The Reds have honored Concepcion by inducting him into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and retiring his number 13. He has been inducted into the Latino Baseball Hall of Fame and the Caribbean Series Hall of Fame.

Jul 15, 2024 · Explore the career of Dave Concepción, his defensive mastery, contributions to the Cincinnati Reds, and lasting impact on baseball history.

The winner of the Roberto Clemente award as the top Latin American ballplayer in the majors in 1977, he led the NL with 14 game-winning RBI in 1981, when he was the Reds’ MVP. In four World Series, Concepcion hit better than .300 three times and topped .400 in …

On September 23, 2022, Dave Concepción is inducted into The Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum Hall of Fame. We are proud and very excited that Mr.Concepción, of the great Cincinnati Reds players of the Big Red Machine is now part of our Hall of Fame.