Cincinnati, Ohio – The Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum’s newest exhibit “The Big Red Machine: A 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Back-to-Back World Champions” presented by Dinsmore will open to the public on Reds Opening Day, Thursday, March 27.
Fans can relive the excitement of the Big Red Machine’s legendary 1975 and 1976 World Championship seasons through the Hall of Fame’s special exhibit, celebrating one of the greatest teams in Reds history.
Featuring dynamic graphics, rare video footage and over 100 artifacts from the era, this exhibit offers an immersive experience that brings to life the seasons when the Big Red Machine secured its place as one of the greatest teams in Reds and baseball history.
The exhibit features several notable artifacts, including:
• The third base bag used at Fenway Park during Game 7 of the 1975 World Series
• The glove worn by Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench during the 1975 season
• World Championship banners from Riverfront Stadium
• Memorabilia from the 1975 and 1976 Reds, 1975 Boston Red Sox, and 1976 New York Yankees
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“This 50th-anniversary exhibit showcases the dominance of an era when the Reds ruled the National League,” said Reds Hall of Fame Executive Director Rick Walls. “Reaching its peak in 1975 and 1976 with back-to-back World Championships, this team left an unforgettable mark on baseball history. Through artifacts, videos and graphics, visitors will be transported back to the 1970s to relive the magical moments and record-breaking performances of the legendary Big Red Machine.”