June 24 in Cincinnati Reds History: last game ever played at Crosley Field (1970)

On June 24, 1970 In the last game ever played at Crosley Field, Lee May and Johnny Bench hit back-to-back home runs in the 8th off Juan Marichal to give the Reds a 5 – 4 win. After the game, home plate is presented to Mayor Eugene Ruehlman after the pick and shovel boys dug up home plate and it was

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