Induction Celebration

One of the biggest injustices in sports is the exclusion of baseball legend Pete Rose from being on the ballot for induction into the baseball hall of fame. His career is nothing short of legendary as he garnered multiple awards, won three World Series Championships, and immortalized himself as Major League Baseball’s “Hit King.” Unfortunately, Rose broke a cardinal rule in MLB by betting on baseball and has been banned from the league. As a result, he is not eligible for induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. However, the Cincinnati Reds announced that they will induct him into the team’s hall of fame, and they have a great weekend planned for the event.

The fun starts on Friday June 24 as the Reds take the field for their second of a four game series against the San Diego Padres. All fans in attendance will receive a 1976 Cincinnati Reds team photo, and the Reds will wear their 1976 throwback uniforms. There will also be a special pregame ceremony that will feature members of the 1976 World Series Championship team as well as a postgame fireworks show. If you bought a special ticket package for Friday’s game, you will also receive a replica 1976 Cincinnati Reds World Series Championship ring.

Saturday is the day of the actual Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame induction ceremony in which Rose will be inducted during a pregame ceremony. All fans in attendance will also receive a poster that features every Topps baseball card showcasing Rose as a member of the Redlegs. There is a picture of the poster online, and it looks very cool.

Sunday is the final day of the induction weekend. Not only is it “Family Sunday” at the ballpark, but it is also when Rose will have his number officially retired by the team. The retirement will happen before the game during a ceremony, and all fans in attendance will receive a free Pete Rose number retirement print. Kids 14 and younger will also receive a free wall decal of Devin Mesoraco.

The Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum is also honoring Pete, but they are doing it all throughout June. On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, everybody who purchases a ticket for the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum will receive a free limited edition Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame induction Pete Rose bobblehead. I went and got mine the first day they gave them away, and it is easily a bobblehead that every Reds fans should try to attain.

As you can see, the Reds have a lot of stuff planned. Throwback uniforms and a replica World Series ring on Friday, the induction ceremony on Saturday, the number retirement ceremony on Sunday, and a free bobblehead of Pete, while supplies last, all weekends in June from the hall of fame and museum. I am going on Friday and will be getting the replica World Series ring. I wish I could go to all three games, but one out of the three isn’t bad, especially when the Reds are going all out to honor Charlie Hustle. Hopefully the team can sweep the Padres for him.

Go Redlegs!