I have a detailed replica of Crosley fielf from a Reds Opening day parade and it is being sent to St. Louis soon unless purchased locally. Let's keep it here for the memories!
If interested call 859-866-7016.
Kim, Greater Cincinnati
May 10, 2008:
I also wonder what happened to Ronnie Dale. He influenced me to learn how to play the organ and even had me play at the Golden Rooster on Beechmont a few times. Can anyone fill me in? Thanks
Ken, Phoenix, Arizona
May 10, 2008:
Former Crosley Field organist Ronnie Dale, is alive and well working part time in a music store at a suburban Cincinnati Mall.
Mike, Yellow Springs, Ohio
May 9, 2008:
I wonder if it would be possible to have a "Where are they now?" addition to this site? At the least, a list of Reds players listing their age or date of death.
I saw something like this on a Brooklyn Dodgers website and it was very interesting.
[You do the rersearch and I'll publish it... admin]
John, Dayton, Ohio
May 8, 2008:
I have what I think is or have been told is a frame to what was a peanut vending cart used at Reds games. I have searched and searched and searched again and can't find any photos verifying this information. This has a hand brake and appears to have had boxes on the back near the engine that kept the peanuts warm. Any idea if something like this was used and during what years? I would really like to see a picture that would allow me to try and restore it to what it once was.
Teresa, Eastgate, Ohio
April 28, 2008:
[This site] brings back great memories of listening to games on the radio with Jim McIntyre and Joe Nuxhall, and occasionally attending with my grandfather and father.
Paul, Columbus, Ohio
April 24, 2008:
Does anyone have any idea what happened to Ronnie Dale. He played the organ at Crosley Field and at Coney Island sunlight pool?
Pat
April 1, 2008:
Congratulations and thank you for a wonderful website. I am only 43 and never went to Crosley. But I think I remember seeing it on the way to Riverfront. As a child it was always exciting to go a ball game. I do have a question though, when exactly did I-75 go in (1962-1963) and when exactly did Crosley get crushed? (1972)
A neat addition if you can arrange it, is to put sound clips from old broadcasts on the site. Especially from the last game or other important games. Thanks again! Now I'm off to lookup Cincy beer history!
Kevin, Hamilton, Ohio
March 30, 2008:
I am looking for pictures of the Scoreboard Cafe located at 1902 Western Ave.(just behind Crosley Field Scoreboard. It was my grandfathers business now my grandson has opened another Scoreboard. Old pictures would be great Thanks!!!
Albert, Cincinnati, Ohio
January 10, 2008:
I ATTENDED A CONCERT AT CROSLEY FIELD IN JUNE OR JULY OF 1970 AND I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE MIGHT HAVE A POSTER OF THAT SHOW. I AM A POSTER COLLECTOR AND I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO HAVE THIS POSTER. SOME OF THE BANDS WERE MOUNTAIN, BROWNSVILLE STATION AND MOTT THE HOOPLE. IF ANY ONE ELSE WAS THERE, I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU TOO. THANK YOU. BENJAMIN
Benjamin, McCutchenville, Ohio
December 27, 2007:
I love your site. I found it when doing a report on Crosley and have continued to come back after that. I regrettably did not get my father anything for Christmas. I have a friend in DAAP that said she would draw a picture for me. My late Grandfather worked in the Post Office building next to Crosley, and I was just wondering if you had any good pictures that included both of the buildings. Any help is much appreciated.
PS - I have looked at one or two, but still looking for good ideas.
Joe, Cincinnati, Ohio
December 12, 2007:
Just got home from a auction that I bought a box of paper at. One of the things in it was 4 tickets to the 1964 world series at crosly field cincinnatti reds they have souvenir stamped across them they are for games 1 2 6 7 Can you tell me anything about these. Thanks for your time and have a great holiday, John
Answer: Back in 1964 when there were no divisions, and therefore no playoff games, only the World Series existed, and it started almost immediately following the season. When the league was running neck and neck at the end of the season and no one knew who would win the pennant, every team in contention would have their WS tickets preprinted, just in case. As it was in 1964, the Reds finished in a tie for second place with the Phillies, one game behind the Cards. Once they knew they were out, the Reds probably had souvenir printed on the now no good tickets and probably sold them as such. There are also "phantom" Phillies tickets out there from 1964 as well.
John, Sykesville, Maryland
November 24, 2007:
Thank you for the wonderful stories of Ted Kluszewski. He was my great uncle. It will help explaining to my son what a talented family he comes from.
Sue, Palm Coast, Florida
November 3, 2007:
Thank you! What a wonderful site....
One of my favorite memories is hearing my dad's favorite Crosley Field memories. What a wonderful place. Thank you for keeping it "alive".
Appreciate all the useful info.
Thanks again!
Lisa, Westlake, Ohio
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November 3, 2007:
Just an awesome site. Brings back a tremendous amount of childhood memories.
Lots of visuals but I would like to add something different that some might remember.
"Who wants to rock and roll with a Hudepohl?"
Steve, Houston, Texas
October 27, 2007:
I grew up a Reds fan. My Dad introduced me to Crosley Field in the 1960s. It will forever be my favorite. Thanks for such a great tribute to the best ballpark ever! Go Reds.
Ed, Moscow, Russia
August 24, 2007:
It is truly amazing but both Lonny Frey and Billy Werber are still signing autographs through the mail. I recently received both of their autographs on a photograph. Can you believe that two former Reds that are in their late '90's still respond to their mail? It was great to know that both of them are healthy enough to continue doing this.
Ron, Clemmons, North Carolina
May 7, 2007:
I have a copy of the original "Waite Hoyt in the Rain", still enjoy it, and I would very much like to find a copy of "Hap Dale on the Organ". Any suggestions?
PS: I have an almost complete set of 1958 Tops Cards, in great shape. Are you interested in them and what are they worth?
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Charlie, Oak Ridge, Tennessee
April 7, 2007:
As I recall, Jim McIntyre had a health issue that arose and he subsequently retired.
Ron, Clemmons, North Carolina
March 7, 2007:
Why did the Reds replace Jim Mcintyre after the 1970 season??? Was it over health reasons or because the Reds wanted a change? According to an old Sporting News I have the Reds considered Harry Caray??
Kevyn, Cross Lanes, West Virginia
December 5, 2006:
The CROSLEY CAR OWNERS CLUB (CCOC) is a dues-free volunteer organization committed to perpetuating the Crosley legend with vast archives of historic Crosley information for public review, both automotive and non-automotive. Click www.groups.yahoo.com/group/Crosley
Lou, Chicago, Illinois
November 29, 2006:
Hello,
I have a seat from Crosley Field and I was wondering if I could send you some pictures of it and see if you could tell me anything about it? I guessed that it was an isle seat because it has the reds logo on it, but that's all I know. This is the first time I have seen your site and loved it. Your response would be much appreciated.
Thank you,
Charlie
Charlie, Hamilton, Ohio
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November 23, 2006:
I would like to know if they´re any old Crosley games on video?
I am a huge fan of the mid-sixties Reds 64-67,Frank Robinson, Vada Pinson , Deron Johnson, Johnnie Edwards, Tommie Harper,and of course Pete Rose.
I love the white batting helmets 64-66?
Thank you for any help on finding any videos from 64-67..
Maria, Toledo, Ohio
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November 5, 2006:
The painted Home Plate and 3rd Base are exact as possible assuming the distance from home plate to the left field wall was exactly 328 feet and not rounded up or down. They were laid out using the original site and construction drawings from 1912. They represent the final location in 1970. The original home plate would be south and west of the final location. We also located the final location of the left field foul pole on York St, it is the west orange mark on the edge of the sidewalk. The staff of the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum assisted in the actual layout of the Crosley Field site. We enjoyed doing it. We are working on permanent markers and an overlay of how Crosley Field would look on the site today.
Mike, Yellow Springs, Ohio
November 4, 2006:
Hi,
I just made a wonderful trip to the location of Crosley Field. I had done a lot of research on your site while preparing for this trip and I thank you for creating your great website. My question is -
Concerning where home plate was located - there is now a white painted "home plate" (also I saw 3rd base painted in white as well). Do you know how close this painted home plate is to the actual (real) home plate? Is it the exact spot or a within a few feet? Would it have been the same home plate location during the 1919 world series or was the field reoriented over the years somewhat?
Thank you,
Bob
Bob, Los Angeles, California
September 30, 2006:
Your dedication to this project is unbelievable !
My parents attended a Reds game in 1959 or 1960 (not sure which year). I do have a couple of photos that my mother took that day. Unfortunately the photos aren't very good,but I treasure them all the same.
Keep up the good work and I'll visit often.
Ken, Middletown, Ohio
September 11, 2006: - Please help :)
I bought some old Crosley Field seats that were a bit beat up. The bottom seats weren't attached perfect... you couldn't sit on them. I took them apart and repainted them... and am ready to put them back together (i.e. the seat bottom to the main area) and I can't figure it out. I think I am missing something or actually, I think because the seats (they are a double) used to have other seats next to them I will have to create a new piece on the sides so that you can sit in them.... can you help. I can certainly send pictures. Let me know.
If anyone has an answer to Ben's question, please email him at: bengfield@juno.com
Ben Field, South Florida
August 11, 2006: -
Love your site!! I am a huge Reds fan. It's wonderful to read and see the history about the greatest team in the world! Keep it coming!
Mike, Fairfield Township, Ohio
August 9, 2006: -
I recently read somewhere that someone or some group painted a home plate and foul lines at the Crosley Field location.
The story says they were able to locate and paint bases at first and third but second base is under a building.
Does anyone know if this is true? If so, email me by clicking HERE Thanks! John
John, Dayton, Ohio
July 12, 2006: -
I JUST CANT BELIEVE WHAT I JUST LOOKED AT. I WAS BORN IN CIN AND LIVE IN ONE OF THE BUILDING IN THE PICTURE ON THIS SITE IN THE MID 50'S. I SPENT EVERY WEEKND AT THE BALLBALL, WE WOULD BUM EXTRA TICKETS AND SELL THEM THEN GO SIT IN THE SUN DECK. LOVE DOUBLE HEADERS EVERY SUNDAY.I STILL AM A DIE HARD REDS FANS, EVEN IF I LIVE 5 MINS FROM ANGELS FIELD NOW. ANYONE CAN CONTACT ME I WOULD LOVE TO CHAT WITH THEM ABOUT THE OLD DAYS. I HAVE MANY STORIES FROM THE PARK. AND I STILL HATE THE DODGERS.YOU HAD TO HIT THE BALL OUT OF THE PARK OVER THE SCORE BOARD, ANYTHING OFF THE SCORE BROAD WAS IN PLAY. IN RIGHT FIELD THEY HAD A DOUBLE FENCE AND BETWEEN THE FENCE THEY CALLED IT THE GOAT RUN, WHY I DONT KNOW ANSWER TO THAT ONE.
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Funston, California
January 29, 2006: -
Thanks you so much for your site. January 30th is a sad day for me as my father passed away in 1970. I was 9. Sometime in the late 60's he worked for Railway Express. I was told it was right next to Crosley Field. Not until I found your site did I realize how close. I remember my dad walking me from Railway Express to look inside from outside the left field wall. Which you have a picture of a door. Wow did those memories come back. It was exactly like I remembered them. I now work for a company that is only 3 blocks away from where Crosley Field was. I knew of the monument but until this site, I didn't actually know where the field was and where Railway Express was located.
Randall, Amelia, Ohio
January 7, 2006: -
I am discussing an issue of night golf on a regulation, par four 18 hole site. The proponent says that fully lit regulation courses will add a new dimension to golf. The other side says that it will never work; if it were workable, it would have already been done. I am reminded that Crosley Field was the first field to have night games after installing lights in 1935. The doubting-Thomases all said that baseball was an afternoon game for Saturdays, and no one would ever come out to a ballfield at night. These same people said that Starbucks would not work in Florida. Do you have a source of information on the public discussion of night play at Crosley field in the early years?
Jim, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
January 6, 2006: -
Grew up in Cincinnati, siblings there, 50 yrs old. Not a baseball buff; can't even recall how I tripped on this link, but, wow! Shame it's gone, Riverfront too... Nice job, hope you get more photos. I do recall, I was about 8 years old. We parked out, paid guy to "watch" car, came back, different guy with wine bottle said "pay me". Dad said "no", he said, "brick through your back window if you don't". Dad got in car, brick came thru window, dad left me in car running after the guy! Can't forget that, but don't mean to imply bad experience. I can't remember anything about the game except my dad took me to a b-ball game at Crosley, and that's good enough! Nice job on the site!
Arnold, Lexington, Kentucky
January 4, 2006: -
I have a question. Do you know if a ball hitting the scoreboard (above the line of course) at Crosley would be considered a Homerun, or still in play? I've been looking for this info for several days now, and can't find the ground rules for Crosley anywhere.
Joshua, San Diego, California
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December 22, 2005: -
I am a member. Just had some time to study the entire web page. Great! I really enjoy. Been an Oriole fan since 1955, but recently I've been enjoying Reds baseball. This page is moving me to root for the Reds. Saw Crosley Field in the winter of 67 or 68.
I play with computer Sims of baseball like Action PC, DMB. I have enjoyed playing those late 1930's, and the Reds were pretty good. The back drops I have of Crosley Field take me back to a time gone by.
I grew up near Memorial Stadium in balto. I often dream about those days going to the bleachers as a kid..would you believe $.50 for day games in late 1950's?
Found one possible error on site. You state about foul pole receiving web after 1939 WS. after harry craft HR, but you have picture from 1940 bleachers series, minus new foul pole.--I am a retired cop...get paid to look for details.
a friend, skip
Skip, Oneida, New York
December 20, 2005: -
used to get straight A tickets to crosley in the late 60's. even had 3 riverfront tickets, when it first opened. i think we got 6 pairs every year. saw the beatles there on Sunday after the Saturday night rain out.my question is when was the bulletproof glass installed behind home plate, replacing the old wire mesh? i remember the wild throw thumps. always sat in the first seat next to the the visitor's dugout where the players entered/exited the field. courtesy of ernie banks. probably misspelled his name, but don't have time to look up his autograph. let me know something about the backstop change, maybe a bet riding.
Duke, Madison, Indiana
November 16, 2005: -
I really enjoyed your site. I went to three games there in the summer of '56 after I finished my last season of little league. My parents went to visit friends in Covington, KY and they took me to the games. They played the Dodgers and the Phillies. Pee Wee Reese actually pitched part of the Brooklyn game. I came here off another site to verify the existence of the big green laundry over the left field fence. I remember Wally Post hitting about six shots on top of it during batting practice. I can still name the entire starting lineup of the Reds and they have remained my favorite team from the era. I quit keeping up with MLB when it turned into what it is today. I can, however, still name the original 16 teams and the stadiums they played in. I also remember the hot dogs at Crosley were the best I have ever had.
Great job!
Joe, San Antonio, Texas
October 23, 2005: -
In one of your photo galleries ( SEE HERE ) you have a color shot of what you believe was opening day of the 1961 season and the flag is flying at half staff for an unknown reason. If the dating on your photo is correct, its probably for Cincinnati police officer Donald Martin who was gunned down on March 11, 1961 in the parking lot of the Nabisco Bakery. A 30-day mourning period declared by the mayor would be customary. OR the answer could be found right on your site! Was if for Powell Crosley? (Note: Powel Crosley died March 28, 1961)
Brian, Canton, Ohio
October 1, 2005: -
Great site, stumbled upon it quite by accident via a fortuitous link from another site. I'm old enough to remember all the old ballparks back to the era of the 1940's, and was lucky enough to see Crosley Field many times on WGN since I grew up in Chicago. I enjoy finding the sites of demolished ballparks on Google Earth, so your site was a tremendous and unexpected bonus. Thanks for making my day.
Ben, Port Orange, Florida
September 15, 2005: -
Our active Crosley automobile discussion group is at www.groups.yahoo.com/group/Crosley_Gang
Lou, Kenosha, Wisconsin