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| + | ====== Cincinnati Reds ====== | ||
| + | ===== First All-Professional Team ===== | ||
| + | The Cincinnati Red Stockings of 1869 were the very first all-professional baseball team in history. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Undefeated Streak ===== | ||
| + | In their inaugural 1869 season, they went 57-0 in officially counted games, dominating amateur clubs. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Perfect Season Ends ===== | ||
| + | Their perfect run ended June 14, 1870, with an 8-7 extra-innings loss to the Brooklyn Atlantics. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Multiple Early Franchises ===== | ||
| + | Several Cincinnati baseball teams existed early on—including the original Red Stockings (1869–70), | ||
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| + | ===== Modern Franchise Founded 1881 ===== | ||
| + | The current Cincinnati Reds franchise began in 1881 in the American Association, | ||
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| + | ===== Name Origin—Stockings ===== | ||
| + | The team name derived from their striking red stockings, which were part of their uniform design. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Nickname “Reds” Lands ===== | ||
| + | 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. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Redlegs Era ===== | ||
| + | During McCarthy-era anti-Communism, | ||
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| + | ===== Return to Reds ===== | ||
| + | By 1959, the “Reds” name was restored, and by 1961 it returned inside the iconic wishbone-C logo. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Crosley Field Milestone ===== | ||
| + | Originally named Redland Field, Crosley Field (1912–1970) was the Reds' first ballpark with a double-deck grandstand. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== First MLB Night Game ===== | ||
| + | Crosley Field hosted the first Major League Baseball night game on May 24, 1935, against the Phillies. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== First MLB Team to Fly ===== | ||
| + | In 1934, the Reds became the first MLB team to travel by airplane. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Riverfront Stadium Era ===== | ||
| + | From 1970–2002, | ||
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| + | ===== Great American Ball Park ===== | ||
| + | Since opening March 31, 2003, Great American Ball Park has been the Reds’ home, offering modern amenities and scenic riverfront views. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Smokestack Fireworks ===== | ||
| + | At Great American Ball Park, smokestacks evoke Ohio River steamboats—spouting fire on strikeouts and fireworks on home runs and wins. [([[https:// | ||
| + | of Baseball]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Monument to Crosley Field ===== | ||
| + | A tribute at the new ballpark entrance honors Crosley Field’s terrace with bronze statues of Reds legends. [([[https:// | ||
| + | of Baseball]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Joe Nuxhall Honor ===== | ||
| + | The ballpark' | ||
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| + | ===== Hit-Me Truck Giveaway ===== | ||
| + | A “Hit Me” target between the smokestacks lets fans win a red Toyota Tundra pickup truck if hit by a home run. [([[https:// | ||
| + | of Baseball]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Big Red Machine Legacy ===== | ||
| + | The 1970s Reds—known as the Big Red Machine—won six NL West titles, four pennants, and two World Series titles (1975, 1976). [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Home Record Dominance ===== | ||
| + | In 1975, the Reds went 64–17 at home—best ever in the National League. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Perfect Postseason ===== | ||
| + | In 1976, the Reds became the only team to sweep both the NLCS and the World Series in a perfect postseason. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Joe Morgan’s MVP Run ===== | ||
| + | Joe Morgan won consecutive NL MVPs in 1975 and 1976, cementing his legacy as one of baseball’s greatest second basemen. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Frank McCormick’s MVP Season ===== | ||
| + | Reds first baseman Frank McCormick won NL MVP in 1940 after leading the league in hits and RBIs. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Hall of Fame & Museum ===== | ||
| + | Founded in 1958, the Reds Hall of Fame & Museum preserves the team's history and celebrates legends. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Home Run Exhibits ===== | ||
| + | The museum’s “Long Ball” exhibit celebrates the greatest Reds home run hitters, records, and milestones. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Youngest MLB Player Ever ===== | ||
| + | Joe Nuxhall debuted for the Reds at age 15 during WWII—still the youngest MLB player ever. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Shoe Uniformity Rule ===== | ||
| + | Until the mid-1980s, Reds players had to wear plain black shoes—only later allowed red markings or full red shoes. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Historic Logo Changes ===== | ||
| + | Logos evolved from the Gothic “C” in 1869 to Mr. Redlegs in the 1950s to today’s iconic wishbone “C.” [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Rose Garden Tribute ===== | ||
| + | A Rose Garden at the ballpark honors Pete Rose’s record-breaking 4,192nd hit. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Reds Trivia Legacy ===== | ||
| + | Over 220 Cincinnati Reds trivia questions exist on FunTrivia, showcasing the team’s rich lore. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== World Series Wins ===== | ||
| + | The Reds have won five World Series titles: 1919, 1940, 1975, 1976, and 1990. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== NL Pennants ===== | ||
| + | They’ve captured nine National League pennants in franchise history. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== First Filipino-Descent Player ===== | ||
| + | On September 16, 1956, Bobby Balcena became the first Major Leaguer of Filipino descent with the Reds. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Synthetic Infield Debut ===== | ||
| + | In 1970, Riverfront Stadium introduced a synthetic AstroTurf infield, a first in MLB. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Franchise Longevity ===== | ||
| + | The Reds are one of the oldest continuous professional baseball franchises. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Uniform Trendsetters ===== | ||
| + | The Reds popularized wearing knicker-style uniforms as early as 1867, influencing baseball fashion. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Crosley Terrace Tribute ===== | ||
| + | At Great American Ball Park, Crosley Terrace recreates the old Crosley Field entrance with life-size statues. [([[https:// | ||
| + | of Baseball]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Cultural Impact ===== | ||
| + | The Reds are tightly woven into Cincinnati’s civic identity, celebrated as a cornerstone of American baseball. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Opening Day Tradition ===== | ||
| + | The Cincinnati Reds traditionally open every MLB season at home, a tradition dating back to the late 1800s. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Pete Rose’s Hit Record ===== | ||
| + | Pete Rose, who spent most of his career with the Reds, holds the MLB record with 4,256 career hits. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== First Televised Batter ===== | ||
| + | On August 26, 1939, Reds batter Lee Handley faced the first televised pitch in MLB history during a game against the Dodgers. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Tom Seaver’s No-Hitter ===== | ||
| + | On June 16, 1978, Tom Seaver threw the only no-hitter of his Hall of Fame career as a Cincinnati Red. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Eric Davis’s 30/50 Season ===== | ||
| + | In 1987, Eric Davis became the first player in MLB history to hit 30 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== 1990 Wire-to-Wire Champions ===== | ||
| + | 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. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Perfect Game Heartbreak ===== | ||
| + | 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. [([[https:// | ||
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