During what years did the Reds call Crosley Field home?
1912-1970
Who was the World Series MVP in 1990?
Jose Rijo
*Rijo retired in 1995 and came back to the Reds in 2001 after a five-year absence and multiple shoulder surgeries. The year after, he became a starter. He struggled in 2002 and was demoted to the bullpen
How many World Series did the Reds win in the 1970s?
2
*The Reds made it to the World Series in 1970, 1972, 1975, and 1976 in the decade. They won the World Series in 1975 and 1976. Their 1975 championship was their first title in 35 years, the first since 1940.
Who was Marty's co-announcer?
Joe Nuxhall
*The old left-hander, rounding third and heading for home. The youngest pitcher in MLB history at age 15. He's charming, and the fans love him. Marty's full-time co-announcer is Steve Stewart, the "Bad Boy".
Who was the first beloved and iconic mascot of the Cincinnati Reds who made its debut in 1955.
Mr. Red
Who did the Reds play in their first home game at Crosley Field in 1912?
Chicago Cubs
Which Red was NL MVP in the Reds World Series season of 1975 & 1976?
Joe Morgan
*Morgan won his first of two straight NL MVP awards in 75. He batted .327 and drove in nearly 100 runs to lead the Reds to the Series title.
The Reds' fifth World Series title came in what year?
1990
*Lou Piniella led the Reds to this championship. The Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 in the National League Championship Series and swept the Oakland Athletics 4-0 in the World Series. Jose Rijo was the Most Valuable Player.
Marty is also affectionately known as the ____________.
Poofy Haired Fancy Boy
*Dubbed this because of his 'poofy' hairstyle and 'neat' attire.
This female mascot of the Cincinnati Reds, made her debut in August 2008
Rosie Red
What was the original name of Crosley Field?
Redland Field
What Red won the NL MVP in 1970 & 1972?
Johnny Bench
*Johnny won the first of two MVPs with 45 HRs and 148 RBIs and hit .293 that year.
How many games did the 1976 World Series go?
4
*The Reds made a joke out of the "Big Bad Yankees". Johnny Bench was named MVP for bashing two HRs in game four.
What does Marty say after the first pitch of every game?
"And this game is underway"
*Yet another of his recognizable trademark quotes.
This whimsical creature was first introduced in 2002 as the furry companion to Mr. Red
Gapper
How many World Series did the Reds host at Crosley Field?
FOUR
*1919--beat the Chicago White Sox in 8 games.
1939--lost to the New York Yankees in 4 games.
1940--beat Detroit in 7 games.
1961--lost to the New York Yankees in 5 games.
In 1970, the year that the Reds moved from Crosley Field to Riverfront Stadium, the Reds made the World Series.
The Reds would have to wait until 1938 to see a Cincinnati player win the MVP Award for the first time. Who was this Hall of Fame catcher?
Ernie Lombardi
*Lombardi was a rookie in 1931 with the Brooklyn Dodgers, and they let him go. The Reds enjoyed his services for 10 seasons. Lombardi was the first catcher in history to win two batting titles, 1938 and 1942. He was inducted into the hall in 1986.
The Reds' first World Series championship in 1919 was marred by what alleged scandal by the opposing team?
Black Sox Scandal
*The Reds beat the Chicago White Sox in the 1919 World Series. However, the White Sox allegedly "threw" the series for money, and eight White Sox players were banned from baseball for life.
What year did Marty first begin announcing for the Reds and what was the name of the announcer he replaced?
1974 replacing Al Michaels
*Al went on to do Monday Night Football. He left in 1974.
This mascot made his debut in March 1953, coinciding with the season in which the Cincinnati Reds changed their name to the Redlegs.
Mr. Redlegs
*However, in the 1970s, the team decided to revert back to its original name and logo, becoming the Cincinnati Reds again.
What year was Crosley Field demolished?
1972
Which Cincinnati boy won the National League MVP award in 1973?
Pete Rose
Besides 1975-1976, have the Reds been in back-to-back World Series.
Yes
*The Reds were in the '39-'40 World Series. In 1939, the Reds lost to the Yankees and in 1940 beat Detroit.
What does Marty announce after the last out of a Reds win?
"And this one belongs to the Reds"
*This classic line was originally going to be set in lights on the outside of Great American Ballpark...however, a silly discrepancy about who actually "owns" the park put a damper on that plan. Instead, Joe Nuxhall's trademark line was used: "...Rounding Third, And Heading For Home."
In 2008, this mascot fell off an ATV during pregame antics, causing his large, baseball-shaped head to come off and revealing the person inside the costume
Mr. Redlegs
*This incident became viral, and Mr. Redlegs was seen a few days later wearing a neck brace as a humorous callback to the incident.