A new Ohio Historical Marker was unveiled in Cincinnati’s West End, marking the site of Crosley Field, the former home of the Cincinnati Reds from 1912 to 1970.
Crosley Field’s History
The plaque, located on a sidewalk next to City Gospel Mission, highlights the ballpark’s history, including hosting two All-Star Games, four World Series, Major League Baseball’s first night game, and shaping an experience sports fans know is unique to the Queen City.
Greg Rhodes, Reds team historian, reflected on the significance of the site. “So here we are on the site of Crosley Field, where 34 million Reds fans walked through the gates onto these historic grounds,” Rhodes said.
City Gospel Mission, an organization focused on transforming lives, has preserved Crosley’s contours with help from the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum. The site features replica foul poles, base markers, a mural, and a self-guided tour for visitors.
Original reporting: WLWT Cincinnati — read the source article.
