The Cincinnati, Ohio based Major League Baseball Team dons the uniform of vibrant colors such as Black, red and White. 

History of Cincinnati Reds

Cincinnati Reds, as we call it now was popular by several other names in its grand history. Earlier it was known as Cincinnati Redlegs during 1954 to 1959, Cincinnati Red Stockings during 1876 to 1877 and Cincinnati Reds during 1878 to 1880 & 1890 to 1953. 

Cincinnati Red Stockings was established in the year 1869. The Cincinnati Red Stockings played their first game on June 1, 1869. The team recorded a grand victory of 130 non-stop games between 1869-70 before losing to Atlantics. 

In the year 1876, the Red Stockings obtained the licensed membership of the National League. As the new century began, the Red Stockings was renamed to Red Sox in order to avoid any confusion with Boston American League entry. Cincinnati Reds were able to make it to the World Series four times and also won the World Championship twice between the years 1876 and 1959.  

The team, though continued to play amazingly well on field, wasn’t able to get hold of any title in 1960s. Even after winning 98 games in 1962, the Cincinnati Reds could reach only to the 3^rd position. In the year 1964, the Pennant title slipped out of their hands by one game. 

The golden era of the Reds could be counted from 1971 to 1980 when they got 6 division titles and also claimed World Championship twice in 1975 & 1976. After 1976, though they finished second 4 times between 1985 and 1989, they have to wait till 1990 to won a championship.  They became World Champions and Division Champions onc again in the year 1990.  

The years from 1991-2005 weren’t much successful for the Cincinnati Reds, as they could win just two Division Titles during this period.  

Some of the Hall of Famers of the Cincinnati Reds are George Wright, Harry Wright Founder, Joe Tinker, Dazzy Vance and Lloyd Waner. The retired numbers of Cincinnati Reds are Johnny Bench #5, Joe Morgan #8, Frank Robinson #20, Ted Kluzuwski #18 and Sparky Anderson #10. 

Stadium History of Cincinnati Reds

Redland Field, also known as League Park during 1890 and 1893, was the first stadium for the Cincinnatis. They played there between 1890 and 1901. The Cincinnati Reds then moved to the Palace of Fans during the years 1902-1911, Crosley Field during the years 1912 to 1970, and Riverfront Stadium during 1970 and 2002 and finally settled down to the Great American Ballpark in 2003. 

Crosley Field was also popularly known as Redland Field II during 1912 and 1933 while the Riverfront Stadium was also known as CINergy Field during 1996 and 2002. 

Great American Ballpark, the present home to the Reds, is the second ever stadium on the coasts of Ohio River. The Great American Insurance purchased the naming rights. Hence, named Great American Ballpark after the Insurance Company. The construction of the stadium began on October 4, 2003 and it took one year for completion. The seating capacity of the stadium is 42,000 that too in three levels.