Central Business District in Cincinnati in Hamilton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Ted Kluszewski

First Baseman 1947-57

— Red Legends of Crosley Field, Tom Tsuchiya Sculptor —

Ted Kluszewski Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed 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.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1962.

Location. 39° 5.883′ N, 84° 30.496′ W. Marker is in Cincinnati, Ohio, in Hamilton County. It is in the Central Business District. 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). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, 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. Frank Robinson (a few steps from this marker); Ernie Lombardi (a few steps from this marker);

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Joe Nuxhall (within shouting distance of this marker); Cincinnati Reds (within shouting distance of this marker); Findlay Market Opening Day Parade (within shouting distance of this marker); Purple Heart Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wounded Warrior (within shouting distance of this marker); Johnny Lee Bench (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cincinnati.

Also see . . .
1. Ted Kluszewski. (Submitted on November 26, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Ted Kluzsewski's Statistics. (Submitted on November 26, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Ted Kluszewski Statue and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2009

2. Ted Kluszewski Statue and Marker

The Spirit of Baseball Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed 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.

Great American Ballpark Entrance Plaza image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2009

4. Great American Ballpark Entrance Plaza

Kluszewski statue out of sight to left behind wall.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,051 times since then and 26 times this year. Last updated on February 19, 2012. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 26, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.