The Reds won the National League West title with a record of 102 wins and 60 losses, 14+1⁄2 games ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Reds defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates in three straight games in the NLCS to win their first National League pennant since 1961.
On June 30, 1970, the Reds hosted the Atlanta Braves in their grand opening, with Hank Aaron hitting the first ever home run at Riverfront.
This game is most remembered for the often-replayed collision at home plate between the home-grown Pete Rose and catcher Ray Fosse of the Cleveland Indians.
Infielders Coaches Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg.