In the last public event in 32 year-old Cinergy Field, over 40,000 fans attend a softball game featuring Reds greats of the ‘Big Red Machine’ against an all-star team of players made up from the same era. Because the game is not affiliated with major league baseball, Pete Rose is allowed to play, and he receives a tremendous ovation from the Cincinnati fans.

On September 23, 2002 — In the last public event in 32 year-old Cinergy Field, over 40,000 fans attend a softball game featuring Reds greats of the ‘Big Red Machine’ against an all-star team of players made up from the same era. Because the game is not affiliated with major league baseball, Pete Rose is allowed to play, and he receives a tremendous ovation from the Cincinnati fans.

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