Central Business District in Cincinnati in Hamilton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Cincinnati Reds
Photographed By Craig Baker, April 24, 2021
1. Cincinnati Reds Marker
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 1970s, 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.Erected 2003 by Ohio Bicentennial Commission and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 54-31.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection
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Location. 39° 5.883′ N, 84° 30.468′ W. Marker is in Cincinnati, Ohio, in Hamilton County. It is in the Central Business District. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and West 2nd Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Main Street, Cincinnati OH 45202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joe Nuxhall (within shouting distance of this marker); Findlay Market Opening Day Parade (within shouting distance of this marker); Ted Kluszewski (within shouting distance of this marker); Purple Heart Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Frank Robinson (within shouting distance of this marker); Ernie Lombardi (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wounded Warrior (within shouting distance of this marker); Johnny Lee Bench (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cincinnati.
Photographed By Craig Baker, April 24, 2021
2. Cincinnati Reds Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, April 24, 2021
3. Cincinnati Reds Marker
The marker is at lower left.
Photographed By Melanie Born, April 14, 2009
4. Cincinnati Stadium Entrance
Photograph by unknown photographer via Wikipedia Commons, May 6, 2017
5. 2011 Bronze of Johnny Bench by Tom Tsuchiya
Crop of photograph by Roy Erickson via Wikipedia Commons, circa 1980
6. Johnny Bench
Crop of undated photograph by John Vander Haagen via Wikipedia Commons
7. Joe Morgan
Crop of photograph by unknown photographer via Wikipedia Commons, circa 1975
8. Pete Rose walking onto the field
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 16, 2023
9. Cincinnati Reds
The view of the Great American Ball Park from the Ohio River.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2009, by Melanie Born of Parma, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,477 times since then and 134 times this year. Last updated on May 2, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 24, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on June 13, 2009, by Melanie Born of Parma, Ohio. 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on May 6, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 9. submitted on July 17, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
