New England Sports Network (NESN) is turning back the clock this summer to honor one of the most unforgettable moments in baseball history — the 1975 World Series between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox. As part of a three-day event at Fenway Park from June 30 to July 2, NESN will shine a nostalgic spotlight on the Cincinnati Reds’ historic championship run, bringing back the energy, drama, and glory of the “Big Red Machine.”
Cincinnati in the Spotlight
While hosted in Boston, this tribute will give the 1975 World Series champions — the Cincinnati Reds — a rightful share of the spotlight. NESN’s broadcast will revisit some of the Reds’ most iconic plays and defining performances, capturing the intensity of a series that went the full seven games and solidified Cincinnati’s place in baseball lore.
Fans will relive moments from Hall of Famers like Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan, Tony Pérez, and Pete Rose, as well as manager Sparky Anderson, whose leadership helped steer the Reds to their first title in 35 years. The retro broadcast and digital content will reflect Cincinnati’s resilience in one of the most dramatic World Series ever played.
Event Highlights:
- Monday, June 30 – NESN’s coverage kicks off with pregame reflections on Game 2 and Game 3, key turning points for the Reds in the series. Reds’ dominance and strategic adjustments will be analyzed in-depth.
- Tuesday, July 1 – NESN airs a special Retro Broadcast Game, recreating the 1975 viewing experience with vintage graphics, commentary, and stylized coverage of the Red Sox game. The third and fourth innings will be dedicated to iconic Reds highlights, including Ken Griffey Sr.’s base-running brilliance and Tony Pérez’s clutch hits.
- Wednesday, July 2 – In-game tributes will honor the Reds’ Game 7 triumph. Archival footage, player interviews, and historic commentary will reintroduce fans to the championship-clinching moments that defined Cincinnati’s championship season.
Where to Watch:
All programming will be available on NESN and NESN 360, with additional content shared across NESN’s digital platforms. Fans looking to access media assets or request Reds-specific visuals from the broadcast can reach out to nesn@ctpboston.com.
As the baseball world celebrates five decades since one of the greatest World Series ever played, NESN’s tribute ensures that Cincinnati’s golden chapter in 1975 continues to shine for generations to come.
