Reds pay homage to past with 2015 All
CINCINNATI --- The countdown to the 2015 All-Star Game just got real with the unveiling of the official logo at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday.
CEO Bob Castellini and Cincinnati Reds associates joined MLB vice president Tim Brosnan, Cincinnati mayor John Cranley and a list of others for the event.
'This city is going to shine young at heart for the whole world to see,' said Cranley.
Cincinnati will be only the sixth city to host five or more MLB All-Star Games. The game, scheduled for July 14, will be the 86th Midsummer Classic.
'Today's logo unveiling is the first of many exciting things that will happen throughout Reds Country, as we prepare for the honor of hosting Major League Baseball's All-Star Game in 2015,' Castellini said. 'The design chosen pays homage to the historical significance of Reds baseball. It is a tribute to our fans who have loved this game for generations.'
The 2015 All-Star game logo will serve as a reminder to Great American Ball Park fans above the seats in right field.(Photo: The Enquirer/Leigh Taylor)
Here's the Reds' take on the official logo:
The official logo of Baseball's 86th Midsummer Classic features a nostalgic design, symbolic of the historic heritage of the Reds franchise in professional baseball. The iconic pill box hat and handlebar mustache is a playful reflection on some of the sport's original players. The etched type celebrates the jewel event as a flying star punctuates the copy. The crossed bats represent a traditional baseball design, while the addition of deep red creates dimension to the Club's colors of red and black.
The 2015 All-Star Game will mark the fifth time that the Reds will serve as hosts of the Midsummer Classic, and Great American Ball Park will be the city's third venue to host the festivities. Crosley Field staged the 1938 and 1953 All-Star Games, while Riverfront Stadium was the venue for the Midsummer Classics of 1970 and 1988.
The Reds also announced 2015 All-Star Game gear is now also on sale at the Reds team shop.
The 2015 Reds All-Star Game hat is now on sale.(Photo: Enquirer photo)
Reporting by Cincinnati Enquirer staff
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