Remembering Rennie Stennett: From His 7-for-7 Game to His Grandson's Postseason Moment
Rennie Stennett, a former Major League Baseball player, is remembered for his remarkable 7-for-7 game in 1975. His legacy continues through his grandson, Rylan Lujo, who is making a name for himself in college baseball. Stennett's impact on the sport and his family's connection to it highlight the enduring nature of baseball's history.
- ▪Rennie Stennett was born in Panama in 1949 and made his MLB debut in 1971.
- ▪He achieved a historic 7-for-7 game against the Chicago Cubs on September 16, 1975.
- ▪Stennett's grandson, Rylan Lujo, is currently a standout player for the Georgia Bulldogs.
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Remembering Rennie Stennett: From His 7-for-7 Game to His Grandson's Postseason Moment Chris Queen | 11:24 AM on June 01, 2026 AP Photo/Charles E. Knoblock, File The great baseball players live on in fans’ memories for generations. Other players get forgotten, but their legacies echo in different ways. The total purists (and long-time Pittsburgh Pirate fans) might remember Rennie Stennett, while other fans may say, “Oh yeah, he rings a bell.” Sadly, many baseball fans don’t remember him at all. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_3"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_3"]]) }); Stennett was born in Panama in 1949, although there’s a little controversy about his actual birth year.
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