Reds Hall of Famer makes appearance at local fair

AUGLAIZE COUNTY — A Cincinnati Hall of Fame pitcher made an appearance at a local county fair.

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Hall of Fame Pitcher José Rijo helped serve beer at the Auglaize County Fair, according to a social media post by the fair.

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Photos showed Rijo taking photos with fans and signing jerseys.

Rijo led the Cincinnati Reds to the 1990 World Championship.

He also pitched for the Athletics and Yankees.

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