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10-17-2009, 12:39 PM
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Just uncovered these photos of Crosley Field, which my Dad took in 1969. A magical little Ballpark as I remember it at age 9. With the gigantic left field scoreboard and the incline terrace in the outfield (in place of a warning track) it had some really unique features. You can also see the press box, which sat high above the top deck!
These images brought back lots of memories. I traced one game to July 15, 1969, based on the scoreboard info (0-4 in the first inning, and Britton vs. Clay Carroll) I forgot Carroll was a starting pitcher back then (he later became a premier reliever in the 1970s Big Red Machine days). There was apparently a second game against the Braves, as Johnny Bench is seen batting. Bench was hurt for the July 17 game, and was not playing (Pat Corrales played in his place, as evidenced on the scoreboard...) Just wanted to share, as it was a real "score" to find these ektachrome slides after 40 years in storage! 
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10-17-2009, 01:29 PM
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BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS! Love it when we see angles like this! Thanks for sharing them!
Here's a huge Burger Beer store display featuring Crosley Field in glorious color as well! (measures 38" x 28") I don't know when the color of the grandstand was changed so I can't give a date to this. 
Last edited by Oldtix; 10-17-2009 at 01:40 PM.
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10-17-2009, 02:37 PM
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1875 Base Ball Program...Cleveland OH
Here is a program from a day of outdoor sports that took place in 1875 on Euclid Ave. in Cleveland Ohio. My image cuts off cuz I wanted to feature the great graphics, but just below the city and state are indicated as Cleveland Ohio....wonder if Brooks School or Euclid Ave. is still there?
www.dugouttreasures.com
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10-18-2009, 02:09 AM
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I believe that the Reds and Tigers were the only teams to put out these Silk Banners for their championship teams (someone please correct me if that's wrong).
They are scarce, and a bidding war ensues each time one comes to auction. A 1940 Reds one (with major condition issues) recently hit ebay. Just too tattered for my liking, but I do have these three toughies. The 1961 Reds/Yankees Banner always commands a premium, as it is coveted by Yankee fans as well...
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10-18-2009, 02:24 AM
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Couldn't let this thread go by without posting this one...
1919 Reds Pennant from the year they "defeated" the Black Sox in the infamous 1919 World Series. A rare and historically significant pennant. Also a late 1930s pennant with an incredibly detailed depiction of Crosley Field...
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10-18-2009, 07:33 AM
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Great stuff Mark. Those silk banners must be extremely scarce as I dont think I have seen any of the three you posted. I've seen the Tigers version several times but no Reds.
Here's a piece to go along with the 1919 Reds pennant you posted. Hopefully I will get around to getting it framed soon.
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10-18-2009, 08:58 AM
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And Brock, what is that great looking piece you posted? Can you add some close-up scans for us old guys please. Best, Jimmy
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