April 26, 2002

Play-By-Play

 

Brick Campaign Update: The Hamilton County brick giveaway successfully awarded 100 loyal Reds fans the chance to immortalize themselves at the ball park. These fans received the honor of having their name and/or message inscribed on a brick that will be permanently paved into Crosley Terrace. Names of the contest winners are posted on the Hamilton County Web site at
www.hamilton-co.org/gabp
Fans can still purchase bricks by calling the Cincinnati Reds Brick Campaign at 1-866-850-2100, or by checking out their Web site at www.Cincinnatireds.com
 
Construction News: Construction continues to progress on the Great American Ball Park light towers. Workers this past week put up the eighth of the 12 structures. At this pace, the 12th tower will be erected sometime during the first two weeks of May. The installation will mark the completion of the highest point of construction. To mark the occasion, crews will commemorate the event with a ceremonial ATopping Out@ event.
 
Community Display Schedule: The Great American Ball Park traveling display, featuring photographs, renderings and riverfront development information, will be on display in front of the Dugout Shop, inside the Westin Hotel, 21 East Fifth Street, through May 6.
 
Fun Fact: On April 26, 1876, the Red Stockings defeated St. Louis 2-1 to christen the brand new Avenue Grounds ballpark. This game also marked the Reds debut into the inaugural National League (which eventually evolved into Major League Baseball).

 

For more information                         Barnard Baker or Bill Wherle

on next week’s ball park                    Dan Pinger Public Relations, Inc.

activity, contact:                                 (513) 564-0700

 

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