The Cincinnati Red Stockings of 1869 were the very first all-professional baseball team in history. ¹⁾

In their inaugural 1869 season, they went 57-0 in officially counted games, dominating amateur clubs. ²⁾

Their perfect run ended June 14, 1870, with an 8-7 extra-innings loss to the Brooklyn Atlantics. ³⁾

Several Cincinnati baseball teams existed early on—including the original Red Stockings (1869–70), a revived Reds (1875–80), the Outlaw Reds (1884), and Kelly’s Killers (1891)—before the current franchise stabilized. ⁴⁾

The current Cincinnati Reds franchise began in 1881 in the American Association, later joining the National League in 1890. ⁵⁾

The team name derived from their striking red stockings, which were part of their uniform design. ⁶⁾

After being expelled from the NL for selling beer, they joined the AA in 1881 and became known as the “Reds,” retaining the name in the NL from 1890. ⁷⁾

During McCarthy-era anti-Communism, the team renamed itself the “Redlegs” to avoid association with “Reds.” ⁸⁾

By 1959, the “Reds” name was restored, and by 1961 it returned inside the iconic wishbone-C logo. ⁹⁾

Originally named Redland Field, Crosley Field (1912–1970) was the Reds' first ballpark with a double-deck grandstand. ¹⁰⁾

Crosley Field hosted the first Major League Baseball night game on May 24, 1935, against the Phillies. ¹¹⁾

In 1934, the Reds became the first MLB team to travel by airplane. ¹²⁾

From 1970–2002, the Reds played at Riverfront Stadium (or Cinergy Field), a multipurpose venue shared with the Bengals. ¹³⁾

Since opening March 31, 2003, Great American Ball Park has been the Reds’ home, offering modern amenities and scenic riverfront views. ¹⁴⁾

At Great American Ball Park, smokestacks evoke Ohio River steamboats—spouting fire on strikeouts and fireworks on home runs and wins. ¹⁵⁾

A tribute at the new ballpark entrance honors Crosley Field’s terrace with bronze statues of Reds legends. ¹⁶⁾

The ballpark's address was changed to 100 Joe Nuxhall Way in memory of the longtime Reds pitcher and broadcaster. ¹⁷⁾

A “Hit Me” target between the smokestacks lets fans win a red Toyota Tundra pickup truck if hit by a home run. ¹⁸⁾

The 1970s Reds—known as the Big Red Machine—won six NL West titles, four pennants, and two World Series titles (1975, 1976). ¹⁹⁾

In 1975, the Reds went 64–17 at home—best ever in the National League. ²⁰⁾

In 1976, the Reds became the only team to sweep both the NLCS and the World Series in a perfect postseason. ²¹⁾

Joe Morgan won consecutive NL MVPs in 1975 and 1976, cementing his legacy as one of baseball’s greatest second basemen. ²²⁾

Reds first baseman Frank McCormick won NL MVP in 1940 after leading the league in hits and RBIs. ²³⁾

Founded in 1958, the Reds Hall of Fame & Museum preserves the team's history and celebrates legends. ²⁴⁾

The museum’s “Long Ball” exhibit celebrates the greatest Reds home run hitters, records, and milestones. ²⁵⁾

Joe Nuxhall debuted for the Reds at age 15 during WWII—still the youngest MLB player ever. ²⁶⁾

Until the mid-1980s, Reds players had to wear plain black shoes—only later allowed red markings or full red shoes. ²⁷⁾

Logos evolved from the Gothic “C” in 1869 to Mr. Redlegs in the 1950s to today’s iconic wishbone “C.” ²⁸⁾

A Rose Garden at the ballpark honors Pete Rose’s record-breaking 4,192nd hit. ²⁹⁾

Over 220 Cincinnati Reds trivia questions exist on FunTrivia, showcasing the team’s rich lore. ³⁰⁾

The Reds have won five World Series titles: 1919, 1940, 1975, 1976, and 1990. ³¹⁾

They’ve captured nine National League pennants in franchise history. ³²⁾

On September 16, 1956, Bobby Balcena became the first Major Leaguer of Filipino descent with the Reds. ³³⁾

In 1970, Riverfront Stadium introduced a synthetic AstroTurf infield, a first in MLB. ³⁴⁾

The Reds are one of the oldest continuous professional baseball franchises. ³⁵⁾

The Reds popularized wearing knicker-style uniforms as early as 1867, influencing baseball fashion. ³⁶⁾

At Great American Ball Park, Crosley Terrace recreates the old Crosley Field entrance with life-size statues. ³⁷⁾

The Reds are tightly woven into Cincinnati’s civic identity, celebrated as a cornerstone of American baseball. ³⁸⁾

The Cincinnati Reds traditionally open every MLB season at home, a tradition dating back to the late 1800s. ³⁹⁾

Pete Rose, who spent most of his career with the Reds, holds the MLB record with 4,256 career hits. ⁴⁰⁾

On August 26, 1939, Reds batter Lee Handley faced the first televised pitch in MLB history during a game against the Dodgers. ⁴¹⁾

On June 16, 1978, Tom Seaver threw the only no-hitter of his Hall of Fame career as a Cincinnati Red. ⁴²⁾

In 1987, Eric Davis became the first player in MLB history to hit 30 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season. ⁴³⁾

The Reds are the only team in MLB history to go from Opening Day through the World Series entirely in first place, accomplishing this in 1990. ⁴⁴⁾

On June 3, 1988, Reds pitcher Tom Browning came within one out of a perfect game before surrendering a hit — but later threw one on September 16, 1988. ⁴⁵⁾