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Classic Moments from
the Past |
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The park remained virtually unchanged from 1939-1970. |
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In left field and to a lesser extent left-center field, the ground sloped upward moderately sharp 4 feet incline starting 15 feet from the fence. |
| 1912 |
The modern concrete and steel ballpark was erected in 1912 and replaced League Park. |
| 1912 |
April 11: The
stadium opens and the Reds don't disappoint the fans as they
beat the Cubs 10-6. |
| 1934 |
The
park is officially renamed from Redland Field to Crosley Field. |
| 1935 |
May 24: Site of the first major league night game President Franklin Roosevelt throws the switch from the White House turning on the lights. |
| 1937 |
January: The Mill Creek flood submerged the whole park under 21 feet of water. |
| 1938 |
June 11: Johnny Vander Meer pitches his first of two consecutive no hitters. |
| 1944 |
Pitcher Joe Nuxhall, youngest major league player in history at age 15, debuts for the Reds pitching 2/3 of an inning yielding 5 runs on 5 walks, 2 singles and a wild pitch. |
| 1970 |
June 24: The last game at the storied park was played before 28,027 fans. The Reds won 5-4 beating the Giants. Home plate was transported to the Reds new park, Riverfront Stadium. |
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