Description: This is a photo of Cincinnati Reds outfielder Harry Craft catching a baseball. The photo was taken from the inside of a baseball stadium, possibly Crosley Field, and a backdrop of a city can be seen in the background showing several buildings and a few billboards. Harry Francis Craft (April 19, 1915 — August 3, 1995) was a Major League Baseball player and manager. Born, in Ellisville, Mississippi, he was an center fielder for the Cincinnati Reds from 1937-1942. Craft would join the Navy in 1942 and upon returning home, found that his skills had deteriorated and could no longer play. Instead of playing, Craft managed the Kansas City Athletics, Chicago Cubs, and the Houston Colt .45s. For his career, Craft had a batting average of .253, hitting 44 home runs, and had 267 runs batted in (RBI). View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B13F01_020_001
Subjects: Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project; Cincinnati Reds (Baseball team)--History--Pictorial works; Baseball uniforms; Baseball--United States--Equipment and supplies--History;
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: This is a photo of the opening game of the Cincinnati Reds' 1941 season. The photo shows the opening ceremony where the Reds received their diamond rings for winning the World Series in the previous season. A band can also be seen on the field in front of the Reds players lining up to receive their rings. The back of the photo reads, "Opening Game- Cin. Ball Park Apr. 15.-1941. Presentation of a diamond ring to each player of the Cin. Reds. by Judge Landis. This is a yearly custum [sic] to all World Pennant winners." In this game, the Reds were defeated by the St. Louis Cardinals by a score of 7-3. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B13F01_019_001
Subjects: Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project; Cincinnati Reds (Baseball team)--History--20th century--Pictorial works; Crosley Field (Cincinnati, Ohio); Baseball--1940-1950; World Series (Baseball) (1940)
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: This is an action photograph, cut out, of Cincinnati Reds shortstop Billy Myers. Myers played for the Reds from 1935-1940, and finished his career with the Chicago Cubs in 1941. He was known to be excellent at defense and was recognized as a master at picking up hit-and-runs and stolen base signs from opposing teams. In 1966 he was inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame. This photograph is one of the many visual materials collected for use in the Ohio Guide. In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Works Progress Administration by executive order to create jobs for the large numbers of unemployed laborers, as well as artists, musicians, actors, and writers. The Federal Arts Program, a sector of the Works Progress Administration, included the Federal Writers’ Project, one of the primary goals of which was to complete the America Guide series, a series of guidebooks for each state which included state history, art, architecture, music, literature, and points of interest to the major cities and tours throughout the state. Work on the Ohio Guide began in 1935 with the publication of several pamphlets and brochures. The Reorganization Act of 1939 consolidated the Works Progress Administration and other agencies into the Federal Works Administration, and the Federal Writers’ Project became the Federal Writers’ Project in Ohio. The final product was published in 1940 and went through several editions. The Ohio Guide Collection consists of 4,769 photographs collected for use in Ohio Guide and other publications of the Federal Writers’ Project in Ohio from 1935-1939. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B13F01_032_001
Subjects: Cincinnati Reds (Baseball team)--History--Pictorial works; Baseball; Cincinnati (Ohio); Athletes; Ohio Federal Writers' Project
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Reverse reads: "Opening game. Cin.Ball.Park. Apr. 15-1941- Raising of World Pennant-showing Reds and St. Louis players, temporary seats in left field and left field grand stand." This photograph depicts the Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals standing at attention during the raising of the World Pennant during the opening game at Crosley Field in Cincinnati on April 15, 1941. Crosley Field was located at the corner of Western Avenue and Findley Street in Cincinnati, Ohio. Originally named Redland Field, this steel and concrete Major League Baseball park was designed by architect Henry Hake and cost $225, 000 to build. It was renamed Crosley Field in 1934, when the team was bought by local businessman Powel Crosley Jr., who's ownership saw some important structural renovations to the building. It 1935, lights were added to allow for games to be played at night, in order to increase attendance during the Depression. Crosley Field was also used for other events throughout the years. Crosley Field was one of the smallest parks in the MLB, in both capacity and field size, and was notorious for "the terrace", a fifteen degree incline in left field. The last game at Crosley Field was played June 24, 1970, and the team moved to Riverfront Stadium. It was destroyed on April 19, 1972, and today seven buildings and a street occupy the place where it stood. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B13F01_003_001
Subjects: Crosley Field (Cincinnati, Ohio)--History--Pictorial works; Cincinnati Reds (Baseball team); St. Louis Cardinals (Baseball team); Baseball--Ohio--Cincinnati; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project.
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Reverse reads: "Opening Game. Apr. 15-41. Western ave side of of Cin.Ball park." Fans wait in line outside the Western avenue side of Crosley Field for the opening game between the Cincinnati Reds and the St. Louis Cardinals on April 15, 1941. Crosley Field is located at the corner of Western Avenue and Findley Street in Cincinnati, Ohio. Originally named Redland Field, this steel and concrete Major League Baseball park was designed by architect Henry Hake and cost $225,000 to build. It was renamed Crosley Field in 1934, when the team was bought by local businessman Powel Crosley Jr., who's ownership saw some important structural renovations to the building. It 1935, lights were added to allow for games to be played at night, in order to increase attendance during the Depression. Crosley Field was also used for other events throughout the years. Crosley Field was one of the smallest parks in the MLB, in both capacity and field size, and was notorious for "the terrace", a fifteen degree incline in left field. The last game at Crosley Field was played June 24, 1970, and the team moved to Riverfront Stadium. It was destroyed on April 19, 1972, and today seven buildings and a street occupy the place where it stood. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B13F01_004_001
Subjects: Crosley Field (Cincinnati, Ohio)--History--Pictorial works; Cincinnati Reds (Baseball team); St. Louis Cardinals (Baseball team); Baseball--Ohio--Cincinnati; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project.
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Reverse reads: "Opening game.Cin.Ball Park- Apr. 15-1941. Showing the bleacher seats- temporary seats on ground in right field and part of grand stand seats." This photograph depicts the temporary bleacher seats filled with fans at Crosley Field in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 15, 1941. Crosley Field was located at the corner of Western Avenue and Findley Street in Cincinnati, Ohio. Originally named Redland Field, this steel and concrete Major League Baseball park was designed by architect Henry Hake and cost $225,000 to build. It was renamed Crosley Field in 1934, when the team was bought by local businessman Powel Crosley Jr., who's ownership saw some important structural renovations to the building. It 1935, lights were added to allow for games to be played at night, in order to increase attendance during the Depression. Crosley Field was also used for other events throughout the years. Crosley Field was one of the smallest parks in the MLB, in both capacity and field size, and was notorious for "the terrace", a fifteen degree incline in left field. The last game at Crosley Field was played June 24, 1970, and the team moved to Riverfront Stadium. It was destroyed on April 19, 1972 and today seven buildings and a street occupy the place where it stood. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B13F01_005_001
Subjects: Crosley Field (Cincinnati, Ohio)--History--Pictorial works; Cincinnati Reds (Baseball team); St. Louis Cardinals (Baseball team); Baseball--Ohio--Cincinnati; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project.
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Reverse reads: "Cin. Ball Park. Opening Game Apr. 15, 1941. Showing Lonnie Fry second batter for Reds hitting into a double play- (Note both runners on base paths.)" This photograph depicts Cincinnati Reds player, Lonny Frey, headed towards first base after his turn at bat on April 15, 1941. This was opening game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Crosley Field and Frey was the second batter in the lineup after Bill Werber. Lonny Frey (1910 - 2009) played second base for the Cincinnati Reds from 1938 to 1943 and in 1946. He was a vital part of the team as they won two consecutive World Series in 1939 and 1940. Frey was inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame in 1961, and in 1969 was selected the Reds all-time second baseman. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B13F01_008_001
Subjects: Crosley Field (Cincinnati, Ohio)--History--Pictorial works; Cincinnati Reds (Baseball team); St. Louis Cardinals (Baseball team); Baseball--Ohio--Cincinnati; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Reverse reads: "Opening game. Cin.Ball.Park. Apr. 15-1941- Raising the World Pennant, showing Reds and St. Louis players, temporary seats in left field and left field grand stand. and Band" This photograph depicts the Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals standing at attention during the raising of the World Pennant during the opening game at Crosley Field in Cincinnati on April 15, 1941. The marching band stands beside them. Crosley Field was located at the corner of Western Avenue and Findley Street in Cincinnati, Ohio. Originally named Redland Field, this steel and concrete Major League Baseball park was designed by architect Henry Hake and cost $225, 000 to build. It was renamed Crosley Field in 1934, when the team was bought by local businessman Powel Crosley Jr. Crosley Field was one of the smallest parks in the MLB, in both capacity and field size, and was notorious for "the terrace", a fifteen degree incline in left field. The last game at Crosley Field was played June 24, 1970, and the team moved to Riverfront Stadium. It was destroyed on April 19, 1972, and today seven buildings and a street occupy the place where it stood. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B13F01_009_001
Subjects: Crosley Field (Cincinnati, Ohio)--History--Pictorial works; Marching bands; Cincinnati Reds (Baseball team); St. Louis Cardinals (Baseball team); Baseball--Ohio--Cincinnati; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project.
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Reverse reads: "Opening Game. Cin. Ball Park. Apr. 15-1941. Showing, Judge Landis, Mayor Stewart, Powell Crosley, Cin. Reds, St. Louis players and band, marching to center field for flag raising." This photograph depicts Judge Kenesaw Landis, Mayor James Stewart, Powel Crosley, Jr., and the Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals players being led by the marching band to the flag raising before the opening game at Crosley Field in Cincinnati on April 15, 1941. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B13F01_010_001
Subjects: Landis, Kenesaw Mountain, 1866-1944; Crosley, Powel; Crosley Field (Cincinnati, Ohio)--History--Pictorial works; Cincinnati Reds (Baseball team); St. Louis Cardinals (Baseball team); Baseball--Ohio--Cincinnati; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project.
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Reverse reads: "Opening Game. Apr. 15, 1941. Ticket window to Grand Stand.Cin.Ball Park. Findlay near Western ave." This photograph depicts fans waiting in line for their tickets at the ticket counter outside Crosley Field in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds lost 3-7 in the opening game against the St. Louis Cardinals on April 15, 1941. Crosley Field was located at the corner of Western Avenue and Findley Street in Cincinnati, Ohio. Originally named Redland Field, this steel and concrete Major League Baseball park was designed by architect Henry Hake and cost $225, 000 to build. It was renamed Crosley Field in 1934, when the team was bought by local businessman Powel Crosley Jr. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B13F01_011_001
Subjects: Crosley Field (Cincinnati, Ohio)--History--Pictorial works; Cincinnati Reds (Baseball team); St. Louis Cardinals (Baseball team); Baseball--Ohio--Cincinnati; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project.
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Reverse reads: "Opening Game Cin. Ball Park. Apr. 15-1941. Showing Red players on field. Paul Derringer pitching." This photograph depicts an overview shot of Crosley Field during the opening game between the Cincinnati Reds and the St. Louis Cardinals on April 15, 1941. Reds pitcher, Paul Derringer, is getting ready to throw the ball. The Reds lost to St. Louis 3-7. Derringer played for the Reds from 1931 to 1945 and held the team record for career strikeouts when he retired. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B13F01_013_001
Subjects: Crosley Field (Cincinnati, Ohio)--History--Pictorial works; Cincinnati Reds (Baseball team); St. Louis Cardinals (Baseball team); Baseball--Ohio--Cincinnati; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project.
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Reverse reads: "Opening Game- Apr.15-1941. Parking lot, back of Cin. Ball Park showing press boxes and rear of grand stand." This is a photograph of the parking lot behind Crosley Field in Cincinnati, Ohio. The parking lot is full of cars and the press box is visible above the stadium. Crosley Field was located at the corner of Western Avenue and Findley Street in Cincinnati, Ohio. Originally named Redland Field, this steel and concrete Major League Baseball park was designed by architect Henry Hake and cost $225, 000 to build. It was renamed Crosley Field in 1934, when the team was bought by local businessman Powel Crosley Jr. Crosley Field was one of the smallest parks in the MLB, in both capacity and field size, and was notorious for "the terrace", a fifteen degree incline in left field. The last game at Crosley Field was played June 24, 1970, and the team moved to Riverfront Stadium. It was destroyed on April 19, 1972, and today seven buildings and a street occupy the place where it stood. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B13F01_014_001
Subjects: Crosley Field (Cincinnati, Ohio)--History--Pictorial works; Cincinnati Reds (Baseball team); St. Louis Cardinals (Baseball team); Baseball--Ohio--Cincinnati; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project.
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)