Votto's Clock: A Reds Legacy

On March 24th, former Red Star Joey Vado has given a special gift to the city of Cincinnati and the Reds organization.

After 22 years with the team, the former All Star First Basement donated a custom street clock built by local company, the Verden Company.

It stands 16 feet 8 inches tall with 436 inch dials right on Crosley Terrace outside the main ballpark entrance.

The clock sports the official Reds Red color with white trim and a hand painted baseball on top.

Each face shows Cincinnati across the top, Reds along the bottom, Roman numerals, and the team's wishbone sea logo in the center.

It's designed to fit right in with the ballpark vibe.

Reds president and CEO Phil Castellini called it a beautiful addition that honors Vado's pride on the field.

Vado hopes it adds character and lets him stay connected to the big moments and memories fans make there.

The clock even has speakers in the head for hourly chimes or tunes like, take me out to the ballgame.

The team plans fun game integrations and a bronze plaque at the base reads, thank you Cincinnati with Vado's signature.

He helped plan every detail to make it stand out.

Vado spent his whole 17 year big league career with the Reds from 2007 to 2023 earning six all-star nods.

And the 2010 National League Most Valuable Player Award.

This clock keeps his legacy ticking for generations of fans.

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