8.7K views · 237 reactions | 50 YEARS AGO TODAY: The day the Cincinnati Reds moved out of Crosley Field. On June 24, 1970, the Reds played their final game at the historic ball park, moving to Riverfront Stadium mid-season. Here’s footage from the final game: https://bit.ly/3fRInxN | WLWT | Facebook

🏟🚧On April 19, 1972 the demolition of Crosley Field begins when 2 year-old Pete Rose, Jr. pulls a lever that sends a wrecking ball into the side of the former home of the Cincinnati Reds. The left field terrace area will become a parking lot but is still distinguishable due to its slope and proximity to York Street. The Reds had played at Crosley Field from 1912 to 1970. The location of the diamond and consequently the main grandstand seating area was shifted several times during the 86 plus s

CROSLEY FIELD: Home to the Reds 1912-1970 ⚾ ARCHIVES: Who remembers Crosley Field? One of baseball's great stadiums, watch rare footage from the Reds' final game: https://bit.ly/2IjWJHv | WLWT