1957 Cincinnati Redlegs Team Schedule and Player Bios
The page from the 1957 Baseball Handbook and Schedules details crucial information about the Cincinnati Redlegs. Managed by George "Birdie" Tebbetts, the team played their home games at Crosley Field, which had a seating capacity of 29,584. The schedule lists home games against teams like St. Louis, Chicago, and Milwaukee in April, with further games against teams such as Philadelphia, New York, and Brooklyn throughout the season. Ticket prices ranged from $0.75 for bleachers to $2.50 for box seats. Key player biographies include Ted Kluszewski, an infielder renowned for his power hitting, achieving 35 home runs with a .302 batting average. Outfielder Frank Robinson, known for his powerful performance, recorded 38 home runs and 83 RBIs. Catcher Ed Bailey, notable for his strong build and left-handed batting, hit an even .300 the previous season.