Club History
11 entries in the Cincinnati Reds compendium.
Club History — Era Chart
The Cincinnati Red StockingsBaseball's first all-professional team and the only perfect season in pro history.Pete RoseMLB's all-time hits leader and Cincinnati Reds legend.Johnny BenchThe greatest catcher in baseball history, according to ESPN.Cincinnati Red Stockings FoundingBaseball's first all-professional team, undefeated in 1869 against a mixed schedule.Crosley Field OpeningThe first major-league park with lights, home of the Reds from 1912 to 1970.1919 World Series ChampionshipThe 1919 World Series: A best-of-nine clash tainted by the Black Sox Scandal.1940 World Series ChampionshipThe 1940 Cincinnati Reds won their first World Series since 1919, defeating the Detroit TiEdd Roush TenureEdd Roush: Reds hitting star from 1916, key to the 1919 World Series championship.Johnny Bench CareerThe greatest catcher in baseball history, Johnny Bench anchored the Big Red Machine with pThe Big Four EraThe dominant Cincinnati Reds dynasty of the 1970s.Pete Rose TenureAll-time hits leader and controversial Reds legend.
Browse Club History in the interactive codex →