10 … 9 … 8 …: The 135th Cincinnati Reds
Opening Day is now 10 days away. All of the architects, designers,
engineers, construction workers and administrators responsible for the
construction of Great American Ball Park are excited and anxious to see how
the fans react when they walk through the ballpark gates.
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Following are some Opening Day attractions
that should truly make the day memorable:
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 | Ted Kluszewski – The eight-foot bronze statue of the “Big Klu” will be
unveiled on Crosley Terrace. The statue is one of four to be erected
throughout the season. Statues of Joe Nuxhall, Ernie Lombardi and Frank
Robinson also will be unveiled later in the year.
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| Commemorative Baseballs – Great American Insurance will give away
commemorative baseballs to all fans in attendance.
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| Pepsi Power Stacks – Unlike Cinergy Field, Great American Ball Park
features a signature home run/victory celebration that the club hopes will
become as recognizable as the Shea Stadium Big Apple or Bernie Brewer’s
slide. The Pepsi Power Stacks combine a display of steam, fireworks and
electronics that are sure to please. The Reds hope to show off this
feature on Opening Day with multiple home runs and a victory to send fans
home happy.
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| Food – Another marked difference fans will notice during their
first trip to Great American Ball Park is the food. A wide variety of
dining options will be served out of uniquely named concession stands
including Pete’s Pizza, Knuxy’s Knots, Doggy’s Dogs, Fowl Pole, Redland
Grill and Davey’s Dogs among others. The park also will have a signature
mustard as well as other local favorites such as Montgomery Inn ribs and
Skyline Chili.
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Final Countdown: During the final week
leading to Opening Day various crews will be putting the finishing touches
on Great American Ball Park. Grounds crews will continue to groom the
playing surface to achieve the perfect look and feel. Other crews will
replace light bulbs, test electronics, program sound systems and tidy up
around the park. All that is needed now is for the ump to yell, “Play Ball!”
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For more information
on next week’s ball park
activity, contact: |
Barnard Baker
Dan Pinger Public Relations, Inc.
(513) 564-0700 |
