AT THE GAB

The Great American Ballpark has an entry way with statues of past Reds in action poses, with the years mingled. Thus Joe Nuxhall of the 50s pitches to batter Frank Robinson of the 60s, with Ernie Lombardi of the 30s catching.

Part of the perimeter of this stadium is in the same spot as the outfield at demolished Riverfront Stadium was. The spot where Pete Rose's 4,192nd hit landed is part of a rose bed just below Great American Ballpark's terrace. A white rose amid red ones marks the spot, but I was told the white rose hasn't bloomed for this season yet.