Cincinnati Reds #54-31 - Cincinnati, OH
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graylling
N 39° 05.864 W 084° 30.479
16S E 715504 N 4330578
A marker celebrating the history of the Cincinnati Red baseball team.
Waymark Code: WM54YG
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 11/11/2008
Views: 44
This marker stands at the main entrance to the Great American Ball Park. The text reads as follows:
"The 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings made history not only as the most dominant baseball club of its time, but also as the first band of professional ballplayers. Cincinnati's decision to pay players proved to be a success and other cities soon began establishing their own professional clubs throughout America. In 1876, the Reds joined the newly formed National league. Baseball soon became one of Cincinnati's most popular entertainment venues, aided in part by the team's World series titles in 1919 and 1940. Cincinnati's "Big Red Machine" featuring players such as Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan and Pete Rose, dominated baseball in the 1970's picking up additional titles in 1975 and 1976. A surprise wire - to - wire title again in 1990 strengthened the Reds' legacy and helped ensure future generations of Reds fans. "
Marker Number: 54-31
County: Hamilton
Significance of Location: Other
Bicentenial Mark: yes
Website address: [Web Link]
Additional Coordinate: Not Listed
Additional Coordinate description: Not listed
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