What's in a name? Cincinnati Reds identity dates to 1869 uniforms
By A Mystery Man Writer
Description
Politics led to a brief name change in the early 1950s, but red has always been part of the Cincinnati baseball team's identity.
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Uniforms, History
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What's in a name? Cincinnati Reds identity dates to 1869 uniforms
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The Early History of the Cincinnati Reds
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Pro baseball began in Cincinnati in 1869
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MLB Jersey & Cap History
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What's in a name? Cincinnati Reds identity dates to 1869 uniforms
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Cincinnati Red Stockings become first professional baseball team
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