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Tag Archives: Cincinnati Reds
Play Ball!
Did you know Dayton’s baseball history can be traced back into the 1880s? While you’re waiting those last few hours before opening day of the 2012 baseball season, take a few moments to learn about the incredible history of professional … Continue reading
Posted in Collections, Local History
Tagged baseball, Cincinnati Reds, collections, Dayton Dragons, Dayton Ducks, local history, MS-401, opening day
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Opening Day
The original Cincinnati Red Stockings, baseball’s first openly all-professional team, were founded as an amateur club in 1866, and became fully professional in 1869. The Red Stockings won 130 straight games throughout 1869 and 1870. Star players included brothers Harry … Continue reading
Posted in DDN and Dayton
Tagged 714, baseball, Cincinnati Reds, Crosley Field, Hank Aaron, homerun, opening day, Riverfront Stadium
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