By Mike

June 2, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this

growing up in Detroit as a kid in boys club I had the chance to see the Reds play the Tigers once a year for free. Just seeing Bench Rose Kaline and the late Norm Cash on the same field was great.

By Mike Alexander

May 31, 2008 9:11 AM | Link to this

I’m from Wellston. The little league took all players to Coney Island and The Reds Game. We went on an Excursion Train from Hamden, Ohio. A Great Experience foe an 8 year old. My dad was one of the fathers making the trip but he was always there for me and my friends. I think 1957 the Reds were playing the Cards with Curt Flood playing center field fastest man I ever saw.The Reds I remember most were Johnny Temple, Eddie Casko, Frank Robinson and Vada Pinson.

By John Stueve

May 30, 2008 8:45 PM | Link to this

Saw my first game at Crosley in 1957. They had just gotten the new scoreboard. Reds were playing the Cubs and Dad told me to watch a young shortstop on the Cubs by the name of Ernie Banks. We sat in the upper deck in left field, and it seemed like we were a mile in the sky. (I was only 7)

I remember my brother getting a Cincinnati Reds pennant, and I got a Brooklyn Dodgers pennant. Those pennants were on our bedroom walls for years….

By Donna

May 30, 2008 8:29 PM | Link to this

Treva Dixon is my Aunt. She’s the last of 7 my Dad being the youngest. I remember going to see Reds play at Crosley Field. If a homer was hit everyone waited to see if ball made it to interstate. My Dad was a big fan, he’s favorite players were Foster and Pete Rose. I’m still a fan, have not been to new stadium

By Chris in Oregon

May 30, 2008 3:57 PM | Link to this

I have been a huge Reds fan since I was about 12 years old and I am 35 now and I have never been to a Reds game :(

Since I am in Oregon, I was hoping to go when they played at Seattle last year, but I had to work.

My neighbor growing up was from Ohio and he was a Reds fanatic! He made me a fan and I was over there all of the time. I have looked at pretty much every box score from every game from about 1986 until now.

Here’s to hoping I get see them at Great America someday!!!

By emily

May 30, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this

my 1st reds game was in pittsbrugh on my brithday aug 30 2007 i met ken griffey jr. and i remb watching reds game on tv in 1999 reds were playing chicago cubs game was rain delay 23 mins i loves reds

By Doug

May 30, 2008 11:48 AM | Link to this

My grandparents took me to my first game on July 7, 1956, when I was 6. Brooks Lawrence outdueled Wilmer “Vinegar Bend” Mizell for a 5-2 Reds victory over the Cardinals. The Cards led 2-0 early, but Wally Post homered to lead off the bottom of the 6th, Gus Bell followed with a single, and Big Klu homered to put the Reds ahead for good. It was the first of frequent trips from Greenville to Cincinnati with my grandparents from the 50’s into the 70’s, both at Crosley Field and Riverfront.

By ross

May 30, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this

We lived in Indianapolis. As a surprise, my dad took me to Crosley Field for my eighth birthday to see the Reds (Redlegs) and the Milwaukee Braves on August 18, 1956. It was a memorable game — the Reds tied a record with eight home runs, three by Bob Thurman, two by Robby and two by Klu. We sat right by the Braves dugout; I had a great view of Warren Spahn and the others. I still have my scorecard that my dad carefully completed.

By Gail

May 30, 2008 10:48 AM | Link to this

My first game was at Crosley Field and what I remember most is that a small tornado had hit Cincinnati a fews days before and a building close to Crosley Field had some bricks missing from the top.

By Linda

May 30, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this

I remember going to Crosley Field to watch the Cincinnati Red Leg’s play. My sister and I (ages not to be disclosed)were treated to the game by my Aunt and Uncle who have since passed. Since then we have attened many game’s together. It just isn’t the same though when you were 6. Of course now the beer’s at the game is nice. Still have the vision of that first game in my memory. What a time it was!

By Debbie

May 30, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this

I grew up in Dayton but never got to an actual live game. But the sound of the Reds announcer on the radio is an integral part of the background in my early years. My family always listened or watched the games. Whenever I hear a voice similar to that old-time announcer’s, it takes me right back to the ‘50’s.

By Jim

May 30, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this

My dad took me to Pittsburgh to see the Pete Rose chase Ty Cobbs record, it was Rose night, and Spuds Mackenzie cup give away night. I was in eight grade. Nick Essasky hit a home run. It was one of the greatest days of my life. We lived in Martins Ferry, Ohio and we couldn’t afford to drive to Cincinnati, so it wouldn’t be until much later that I could get to see a game at Riverfront.

By Cait

May 30, 2008 9:45 AM | Link to this

Great story! My 91-year-old grandpa has been to many games over the years, but we can’t convince him to let us take him to the “new” stadium because he doesn’t walk so well anymore. Maybe I can use this story to change his mind? My first game was when I was 5. Dad took me to Riverfront Stadium the year it opened. I don’t remember the specific game, but dad took me many times to see the Big Red Machine in the 70s. I still get to 1-2 games a year. We’re going to NY to see them play the Yankees.

By Wolverine

May 30, 2008 9:41 AM | Link to this

Not sure exactly which was my first game, but when I was a kid we only went with our free tickets for getting straight A’s. After one afternoon game, my sisters and I were allowed to go wait outside the locker room to get autographs on our free pennants commemorating the ‘76 Championship. A guard told us Pete Rose had just left. We chased him down. After flirting with my sisters, he finally signed the pennant. Greatest moment in my life…at the time. I have no idea where that pennant is now.

By hakko936

May 30, 2008 9:35 AM | Link to this

My first Red’s game was courtesy of my late grandfather. I used to visit my grandparents for a week every summer and he always made sure the week would be when the Reds were in town. I can’t count the number of times I saw the Reds play the Dodgers and Riverfront. He was also with me the day I took my son to his first Reds game. It was a great day. I don’t know which of the three of us had more fun that day.

By Ben

May 30, 2008 9:11 AM | Link to this

I went to my first game in the late 80’s with my dad and sat about 10 rows behind the Reds dugout, I must have been about 7 years old. At some point, Pete Rose walked out to make a pitching change and I thought it was so cool that he was right there in front of me…I yelled, “HEY PETE!” He looked over his shoulder into the stands as he was walking, and convinced that he’d heard me and knew I was the one that yelled, I shrunk down in my seat. My dad just laughed.

By Bob

May 30, 2008 9:04 AM | Link to this

I was in the Cub Scouts and they had a day of taking the B&O train from downtown Dayton to Cincinnati and from their train station buses to Crosley Field. Marty, my best friend and I, went with my Dad. They came through the passenger cars with box lunches. A cheese sandwich, a ham sandwich, potato chips and a cookie. I traded my ham sandwich for Marty’s cheese sandwich. My Dad bought us Red Hots. I forget the game but loved the train ride.

By Barry

May 30, 2008 8:36 AM | Link to this

My first game was head of the Family Special double header with the Pittsburgh Pirates 1990… lost both games

By Robbie

May 30, 2008 8:30 AM | Link to this

A neat story for a change. My first was a twi-night doubleheader with the Braves at Crosley Field in the 50s. My “can’t forget it” memory was of the World Series at Riverfront and darn near freezing to death on the row of temporary chairs set up behind the blue seats. Will we ever have a baseball team in Cincy to bring back some lasting memories???

By Dan

May 30, 2008 8:16 AM | Link to this

My first Reds game was when I was 8 years old. Me and my dad both enjoyed that game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. I can not wait to go to another game with him one day.

By Michael

May 30, 2008 8:14 AM | Link to this

Way to go, Treva! I remember going to the Farmers Day games the Reds had when I was a kid. They had milking contests, egg tosses and more. It was a great time.

By Just my Opinion

May 30, 2008 7:58 AM | Link to this

This is the best story I’ve read yet. My heart is happy for her. Way to Go!!!!!

By Bob

May 30, 2008 7:52 AM | Link to this

I went at age 11 and saw the Cubs play. This was 1951. I thought, oh my, as I walked through the old neighorhood and saw the old building (Crosley Field). Up the ramp and to my surprise the most beautiful sight I’d sever seen. The most beautiful field in baseball. Thanks, Matty. Many highlights, but the lowest of lows are the trades of Frank Robinson and Josh Hamilton. I feel so cheated to not get to see them play in person in Cinc. Thanks Bill D. and Wayne K.

By Ken

May 30, 2008 7:34 AM | Link to this

I didn’t go to my first Reds game until I was 25 even though I grew up less than 90 minutes from the stadium. My parents were homebodies but my dad watched or listened to all the games when I was growing up. It was my first professional game of any kind. My dad passed away before he ever went and my mom finally went to one around age 55 or so.