On April 15, 1967, Gary Nolan made his major league debut at the age of 18 and by pitching seven innings during a 7-3 win over the Astros at Crosley Field. The Reds number one draft choice in 1966, Nolan was pitching for Oroville High School in Calofornia a year earlier. Mature beyond his years, Nolan…
At Crosley Field, Reds ace Jim Maloney strikes out 13 in a 7 – 0 win over the Mets.
On September 4, 1966, the Los Angeles Dodgers become the first team in major league history to draw over two millions fans at home and on the road. The Dodgers and Cincinnati Reds draw a crowd of 18,670 fans to Crosley Field. The Dodgers win the game, 8-6… @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@
On August 12, 1966, At Crosley Field‚ long-ball lovers enjoy 11 home runs in one game‚ tying the most in any contest and setting a major league record for an extra-inning contest. Art Shamsky hits 3 consecutive dingers for Cincinnati‚ including two in extra innings. But Pittsburgh prevails, 13 – 11‚ scoring 3 in the 13th inning. Shamsky does not enter the game until…
On June 5, 1966, Cincinnati Reds shortstop Leo “Chico” Cardenas hits four home runs in a doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs. Cardenas hits two in the first game and two more in the nightcap. The Reds win the first game, 8-3, but lose the second game, 9-5. Cincinnati Reds 8, Chicago Cubs 3 (1)…
Reds starter Jim Maloney, who strikes out 18 batters, no-hits the Mets for ten innings, but loses 1-0 when Johnny Lewis connects for a homer in the eleventh in the Crosley Field contest. In August at Wrigley Field, the right-hander will once again give up no hits through the first nine innings, but this time will record a no-hitter when his teammate Leo Cardenas connects in the top of the tenth, providing the only run in Cincinnati’s 1-0 victory over Chicago.
On September 22, 1964 Stan Musial’s last appearance at Crosley Field as a player. The Reds gave Musial a rocking chair, cake, and a lot of admiration. The Reds player is catcher Johnny Edwards. Cincinnati will beat the Cardinals 5-2, Musial will go 0-2 with a walk. He was lifted for Mike Shannon.
For the third time this season, the Aaron brothers hit home runs in the same game. Tommie and Hank’s solo round-trippers in the sixth and seventh innings, respectively, prove to be the difference in the Braves’ 5-4 victory over Cincinnati at Crosley Field.
July 6, 1962 – Cincinnati, Crosley Field Houston finally beats Joey Jay (11-8) after he had won his first three games for the Reds against the .45s, but it took a shutout by Hal Woodeshick (3-6) to come up with the 2-0 victory. Woodeshick threw an eight-hitter, did not walk a man and struck out…
June 9, 1962 At Crosley Field, With 2 outs in the bottom of the first Frank Robinson steals home in the first inning to extend the Cincinatti Reds lead to 3-0. Robinson playing his part in a double steal with a teammate, Jerry Lynch, beating the battery of Phillies pitcher Chris Short and catcher Clay…
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