Clip of the Day
Remembering Crosley Field in Cincinnati - Home of the Reds
Crosley Field, which was previously known as Redland Field before being renamed in 1934, is best remembered as being the home of the Cincinnati Reds from 1912 to 1970. It is fondly remembered as a smaller stadium which allowed for a more intimate setting than most other ballparks. The stadium hosted four World Series, most notably the 1919 Fall Classic known for the “Black Sox” scandal. Crosley Field was also the site of major league baseball’s first ever night game, played in 1935. On June 24, 1970, the Reds defeated the San Francisco Giants in the Reds’ final game at Crosley Field before moving into Riverfront Stadium. Johnny Bench and Lee May hit the final two home runs in the ballpark’s history in that game.
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CBS Sports recaps the 1966-67 NFL Football Season and Super Bowl I
On February 23, 1960 | The fans say goodbye to one of the greatest stadiums to ever host baseball. Ebbets Field, home of the Brooklyn Dodgers.
‘Fernandomania’ - In 1981 Fernando Valenzuela was the rage of America coast to coast
Fernando Valenzuela played in the Mexican League in the mid 1970s and caught the eye on several major league scouts. The Los Angeles Dodgers bought out his contract for $ 120,000. in 1979. He played briefly in the minor leagues that summer, and then excelled in the Texas League in 1980, before being promoted to the big league club towards the end of the season. In 10 relief pitching appearances, he pitched 18 shutout innings, winning two games and saving one.
In 1981, he was named the Dodgers Opening Day starting pitcher only after Jerry Reuss was injured 24 hours before his scheduled start and Burt Hooten was not ready to pitch. Valenzuela shut out the Houston Astros 2-0 and immediately became the rage of southern California and baseball fans nationwide.
‘Fernandomania’ swept the country as huge standing room only crowds witnessed every start he made. He became an instant media icon with his flamboyant pitching style. Fernando started the season 8–0 with five shutouts and an ERA of 0.50. He led the Dodgers to the World Series title over the Yankees, and became the first and only player ever to win the Rookie of the Year Award and the Cy Young Award in the same season.
Classic Sports Images
Bobby Thomson's Home Run
Bill Russell
Bucky Dent's famous Home Run in 1978
Joe DiMaggio Homers to keep his streak alive in 1941
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Bobby Thomson's Home Run
Bill Russell
Bucky Dent's famous Home Run in 1978
Joe DiMaggio Homers to keep his streak alive in 1941
Game of the Day
USFL - Premier Day - Week 1 - 1983: New Jersey Generals vs Los Angeles Express
I played QB for the Cowboys and spent time in the MNF Booth, who am I ?
Don Merideth
FIRSTS IN AMERICA Competitive Rodeo in Arizona in 1888, Woman Senator – Hattie Caraway in Arkansas in 1931, American Dictionary – Noah Webster in Connecticut in 1806, Pay Telephone in Hartford in 1889, Law School in Litchfield, Conn. in 1784, Steam Railroad in New Castle, Delaware in 1831
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