The Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum¡¯s newest exhibit, ¡°The Long Ball: A Home Run History of the Reds¡± presented by Dinsmore, features the greatest home run hitters and most unforgettable home runs throughout Reds history. From the legendary to the unexpected, ¡°The Long Ball¡± touches all the bases in this celebration of one of the game¡¯s signature moments and salutes the Reds players who have forever etched their names in the annals of home run lore.
¡°The Long Ball¡± showcases over 150 artifacts, highlighted by items on loan from Reds Hall of Famers Johnny Bench and George Foster including the bat Bench used to hit his final career home run and the home run crown Foster received after his historic, 52 home run season in 1977. Also on display are game used bats from 49 of the top 50 hitters on the Reds¡¯ career home run list. Anchoring the center of the exhibit space is a video wall that plays an extended loop of memorable Reds home runs. Enhancing these clips is an augmented sound system, newly installed in the space, to heighten the impact of the presentation. And fans will have the ability to try their hand at robbing a home run by leaping above the exhibit¡¯s outfield wall!