Hall of Fame Events

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STEP INTO HISTORY – EVERY SATURDAY HOME GAME AT THE HALL OF FAME

Step Into History is a new Saturday home game experience featuring interactive stations, rare artifacts, micro-tours, and appearances by former Reds players. This new program brings added energy and an immersive, history-driven atmosphere to every Saturday game day.

Every Saturday, complimentary micro-tours are available for members or with general admission from 11 AM–3 PM.

July 4

James L. Farmer Sr. Book Signing

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Author James L. Farmer Sr. will sign copies of his new book, “Cincinnati Sports Chronicle Volume 3 – 1930 to 1959”. The book is the third installment in a five-volume series chronicling professional sports in Cincinnati from 1869 to 2019. This volume explores the middle decades of the 20th century, an era that saw the Reds capture two National League pennants and one World Series championship, the debuts of the original Bengals football club and the National Basketball Association’s Royals, and the Mohawks hockey club emerge as Cincinnati’s first sports dynasty.

Copies of the book are available now at the Hall of Fame and will also be sold during the event.

Hands on History – 1976 Bicentennial

4:30-6:30

As the United States celebrates its 250^th birthday, look back on the Reds’ 1976 World Series title that took place in the year of America’s bicentennial. Featured artifacts include a Liberty Bell-stamped bat used by Reds Hall of Famer Dan Driessen and jerseys worn during the 1976 season by Reds and National Baseball Hall of Famers Sparky Anderson and Joe Morgan.

July 11

Perry T. Cooper Presentation and Book Signing

3:00 – 3:30: Presentation

3:30-5:00: Book Signing

Cooper will discuss and sign copies of his newly-published book, “The 1890 Louisville Cyclones: Major League Baseball’s Original Worst-to-First Team.” The presentation is free with Hall of Fame admission. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the Hall of Fame Shop.

Hands on History – All-Star Celebration

4:30-6:30

In celebration of the MLB All-Star Game, experience an All-Star artifact assortment including Reds Hall of Famer Vada Pinson’s 1959 All-Star bat, Pete Rose’s 1970 All-Star bat and a jersey worn by Reds All-Star Johnny Cueto during the 2015 season when Cincinnati last played host to the Midsummer Classic.

Terence Moore “My Big Red Machine” Presentation

5:00 – 5:30

Award-winning journalist Terence Moore will discuss his book, “My Big Red Machine: The Tales, Drama, And Revelations of a Fan Turned Journalist Covering Baseball’s Greatest Team,” from 5:00-5:30 in the Jeff Wyler Family Hall of Fame Theater. The first African American beat writer to cover the Reds, Moore will share some of the many insights he gleaned from his unique position as a writer for the Cincinnati Enquirer assigned to cover the Big Red Machine.

Terence Moore & Marty Brennaman “My Big Red Machine” Book Signing

5:40 – 7:00

Award-winning journalist and Reds Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman will sign copies of Moore’s book, “My Big Red Machine: The Tales, Drama, and Revelations of a Fan Turned Journalist Covering Baseball’s Greatest Team,” from 5:40 – 7:00 at the Hall of Fame Shop located in the Fan Zone at Great American Ball Park. Moore’s book looks back on his longtime allegiance to the Reds as a fan and his years covering the Big Red Machine as a Cincinnati Enquirer sportswriter. Marty Brennaman, the longtime radio voice of the Reds, wrote the Forward to the book. Copies of the book are available for sale at the Reds Hall of Fame. Note that only copies of the book will be signed during this autograph session. No other items will be signed. Please also note that a game ticket is required to participate in this signing session.

August 1

Hands on History – Reds/Pirates

4:00-6:00

Before the Reds square off against the Pirates at 6:40, experience a Reds/Pirates-themed artifact collection featuring a Dave Parker game used Pirates batting helmet, a 1990 Pirates jersey worn by Barry Bonds and a 1990 Pirates jersey worn by National Baseball Hall of Fame manager Jim Leyland.

Drew Stubbs Autograph Signing

An outfielder for the Reds from 2009-2012,and a key member of the Reds’ 2010 and 2012 Central Division Championship teams, Stubbs will meet fans and sign autographs in the Williams Family Champions Gallery from 3:00 – 4:30. The event is free with admission.

August 15

Hands on History - Reds Awards

4:00-6:00

In celebration of the 1990 World Champion Reds, this experience will feature the champagne-stained jersey worn by “Nasty Boy” Norm Charlton during the clubhouse celebration after the Reds won the World Series, and bats used by World Series stars Eric Davis and Chris Sabo.

Danny Jackson Autograph Signing

3:00-4:30

An All-Star with the Reds in 1988 and a member of the 1990 World Champion Reds, Jackson will meet fans and sign autographs in the Williams Family Champions Gallery from 3:00 – 4:30. Autographs are free with admission (limit two per guest). Inscriptions are $5.00 each. The inscription, “Immaculate inning in ’85 WS” is $50.

Chris Hammond Autograph Signing

3:00-4:30

A veteran of 14 major league seasons, Hammond made his major league debut with the Reds during the club’s 1990 World Championship season and pitched in parts of four seasons for the Reds. Hammond will meet fans and sign autographs from 3:00-4:30 in the Hall of Fame’s Williams Family Champions Gallery. Autographs are free with Hall of Fame admission.

September 5

Hands on History – Elly De La Cruz

4:00-6:00

A celebration of Reds star shortstop Elly De La Cruz featuring the jersey Elly wore when he hit for the cycle long with a game used base from that historic contest, and the cap Elly wore in the Reds’ July 4 game against Yankees in 2024

Jonny Gomes and Austin Kearns Autograph Signing

3:00 – 4:30

Former Reds outfielders Jonny Gomes and Austin Kearns will meet fans and sign autographs from 3:00 – 4:30 in the Hall of Fame’s Williams Family Champions Gallery.

A Red from 2009-2011, Gomes hit 18 home runs and collected 86 RBIs for the 2010 Reds team that captured the Central Division Championship. Gomes played for a total of seven teams over the course of his 13-year major league career and was a World Series champion with the 2013 Boston Red Sox.

Selected by the Reds with the seventh overall pick in the June 1998 Amateur Draft, Kearns finished third in voting for the National League Rookie of the Year Award following the 2002 season. A Red through the middle of the 2006 season, on April 2, 2003, Kearns became the first Red to hit a home run in the newly opened Great American Ball Park. A Lexington, KY, native, Kearns retired following the 2013 season after spending 12 years in the major leagues.

Autographs are free with museum admission.

September 19

Hands on History – Big Red Machine Bats

4:00-6:00

As part of the Hall of Fame’s ongoing celebration of the 50^th anniversary of the Big Red Machine’s 1975 and 1976 World Championships, bats used by Johnny Bench, George Foster, and Tony Perez will be featured.

Dave Burba

Details on this event are coming soon.