Friday, May 12, 2000
Historic features
(1) The Notch: A gap area is on line with Sycamore Street and will open the ballpark to the city.
(2) Crosley Terrace: Main entry at Second and Main streets. Inspired by Crosley Field Terrace. Four statutes of Crosley-era Reds players will be ''playing'' a game.
(3) Spirit of Baseball: On a wall of the Reds administration building will be a carved relief depicting the romance of the game.
(4) Hall of Fame: On east edge of ballpark will be a Reds Hall of Fame, a year-round facility.
(5) 4,192: Special marker on the actual spot where Pete Rose collected hit number 4,192, breaking the all-time hit record set by Ty Cobb.
(6) Scoreboard: Main scoreboard in left field. Replica of the Longines clock from Crosley Field will top the scoreboard.
(7) Bleachers: Double-decked bleachers in left field under the scoreboard.
(8) Sun/Moon Deck: A section of open, uncovered seats has been designed in right field to reference the sun/moon deck from old Crosley Field.
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