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The Father of Opening Day-Frank Bancroft
In this episode, renowned writer John Erardi and I will discuss the one person credited with the explosion of the pageantry and hoopla on Opening Day in Cincinnati - Frank Bancroft - and we will advocate for his induction into the Reds Hall of Fame! We will also review the role of women in the growth of the holiday, particularly the Rosie Reds and Marge Schott.
Your host, Randy Freking, is the author of Cincinnati's 150-Year Opening Day History: The Hoopla Started with a Parade.
Get your copy at openingdaybook.com.
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In this episode, renowned writer John Erardi and I will discuss the one person credited with the explosion of the pageantry and hoopla on Opening Day in Cincinnati - Frank Bancroft - and we will advocate for his induction into the Reds Hall of Fame! We will also review the role of women in the growth of the holiday, particularly the Rosie Reds and Marge Schott.
Your host, Randy Freking, is the author of Cincinnati's 150-Year Opening Day History: The Hoopla Started with a Parade.
Get your copy at openingdaybook.com.
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