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Ted Kluszewski
First Baseman 1947-57
— Red Legends of Crosley Field, Tom Tsuchiya Sculptor —
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By William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2009 | |
| | | 1. Ted Kluszewski Marker | | |
Inscription.
Ted Kluszewski was an imposing physical specimen, a quintessential power hitter and the inspiration for Cincinnati's sleeveless uniforms. With room for his bulging biceps to move, “Big Klu” muscled his way through the 1950s, averaging 43 home runs and 116 RBIs each season from 1953-56. In addition to his renowned power, Kluszewski also hit with marked consistency, topping .300 seven times in his career while rarely striking out. The fan favorite earned four trips to the All-Star Game and joined the Reds Hall of Fame in 1962. His #18 was retired by the Reds in 1998.
Erected 2003 by the Cincinnati Reds.
Location. 39° 5.883′ N, 84° 30.496′ W. Marker is in Cincinnati, Ohio, in Hamilton County. Click for map. Marker and statue are just south of the ticket office at Great American Ballpark, about 150 feet from the intersection of Fort Washington Way (US Route 50) and Main Street (Ohio Route 100). Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati OH 45202, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Frank Robinson (a few steps from this marker); Ernie Lombardi (a few steps from this marker); Joe Nuxhall (within shouting distance of this marker); Cincinnati Reds (within shouting distance of this marker); Salmon Portland Chase (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); Fort Washington Powder Magazine (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stephen C. Foster (approx. ¼ mile away); The First High Rise Concrete Frame Building in the United States (approx. ¼ mile away). Click for a list of all markers in Cincinnati.| | | | 
By William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2009 | |
| | | 2. Ted Kluszewski Statue and Marker | | |
Also see . . .
1. Ted Kluszewski. (Submitted on November 26, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.)
2. Ted Kluzsewski's Statistics. (Submitted on November 26, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.)
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By William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2009 | |
| | | 3. The Spirit of Baseball Marker | | On wall of Great American Ballpark. A set of sculptures of former Cincinnati Reds greats are on the entrance plaza; Ted Kluszewski, Frank Robinson, Joe Nuxhall, and Ernie Lombardi. | | |
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By William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2009 | |
| | | 4. Great American Ballpark Entrance Plaza | | Kluszewski statue out of sight to left behind wall. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on November 26, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas. This page has been viewed 519 times since then. Last updated on February 19, 2012. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 26, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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