Now, I know that we are three weeks away from Opening Day here in the 'Nati, but I just wanted to get my party started early, so yesterday, I went to the Reds Hall of Fame & Museum to check out the Shades of Greatness exhibit as this year marks the 100th anniversary of the Negro Leagues. In August 2003, the Negro League Baseball Museum put out its one of a kind exhibit inspired by the Negro Leagues Baseball.
The RHFM contains exhibits showcasing both Reds and MLB history located on the 1st and 3rd floors, including one dedicated to the 1869 Red Stockings and was renovated in 2019. Guided tours of Great American Ballpark, Day Game Tours, Clubhouse tours, as well as private tours, are also available. There is also a gift shop as well as a theater.
I checked out both the Shades of Greatness and the Pursuit of a Dream exhibits, and let me tell you, these took me back to the glory days of baseball and being black where we dressed up and had respect for the game.
Oh, did I tell you that Cincinnati was the birthplace of American baseball?
If you want to jumpstart the party with me, here are some photos to get in the mood for the season. I'll try not to be too windy, but these are worth checking out! Enjoy and Go Reds!
DeHart Hubbard was the founder of the Cincinnati Tigers; yes, the same DeHart Hubbard who medaled in the 1924 Paris Olympics.
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| P.S. & BTW, Barry Larkin led the Reds to win the 1990 World Series. |
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