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Who was Bobby Doerr?
For several years, the Cincinnati Reds were awarded the right to begin every season at home, and also traditionally hosted the earliest openers. From 1876-1989, every Reds opener was scheduled at home, but twice, in 1877 and 1966, rain forced the team to play their first tilt on the road. Finally, in 1990, their streak ended when the Reds opened the season on the road in a scheduled game against the Houston Astros. Despite their extraordinary tradition on Opening Days, which have included parades, fireworks, circus performances, and the opening of new parks in 1884, 1894, 1912 and 2003, the Reds have had moderate success on the field, posting a 51-53-1 record in Opening Day games, dating back to 1900. In 2003, the Reds opened their new stadium, Great American Ballpark, but it wasn't the first time that fans in the "Queen City" had new digs for Opening Day. In 1902, Cincinnati christened a much-anticipated new grandstand, replacing the wooden seats that had been damaged in a fire two years earlier. The 3,000-seat iron and concrete grandstand earned the name the "Palace of the Fans," and boasted a blend of Roman and Greek architecture unseen in any ballpark previously. Included were two dozen higher-priced "fashion boxes" that held 15 or more fans. "Rooter's Row," a standing-room only section, was located beneath the grandstand and housed more than 500 fans, who became known for their raucous support of the home team. Despite the new grandstands, the Reds succumbed to the Chicago Cubs that day. Cincinnati was so protective of their traditional opener status, that in 1988 the city council voted to turn back the clocks in Cincinnati on Opening Day, to ensure that the Reds played the "first" game of the season.
How many people here like or dont like the cardinals baseball team??
umm.. yea there always at home
Who was MVP in MBL in 2000?
1990, I believe. I know for sure they opened that year on the road, and it was only the second time in the 20th century. I don't think they've done it again since then (and I should know as I've gone to several Reds Opening Days). It's the one tradition still afforded the city with the first professional baseball team.
As for why they opened 1990 on the road, I'm not really sure. They won the series that year, so maybe they should do it more often.
Is there a way to watch my favorite baseball team online for free?
every other year
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