June 30 in Atlanta Braves History: A sellout crowd of 51,050 is on hand for the dedication of Cincinnati’s Riverfront Stadium (1970)

On June 30, 1970 A sellout crowd of 51,050 is on hand for the dedication of Cincinnati’s Riverfront Stadium, rushed to completion so the Reds can host the All-Star game. There is no electricity in the refreshments areas, and the scoreboard occasionally misfires, but Hank Aaron doesn’t misfire as he

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