On this date in 2002, the ballpark formerly known as Riverfront Stadium was imploded in Cincinnati as the Reds prepared to move into the Great American Ball Park. The building was actually called Cinergy Field at the time of its demise, but it spent the majority of its existence of Riverfront Stadium.

Here's the totally necessary video of the implosion:

Riverfront Stadium opened in 1970 -- the name was changed to Cinergy Field in 1996 -- and was home to the Big Red Machine clubs that dominated baseball from 1970-76. The 1975, 1976 and 1990 World Series champion Reds called the park home.

In addition to being the first ballpark with a playing surface made entirely of AstroTurf, Riverfront Stadium also saw its fair share of history over the years. Pete Rose broke Ty Cobb's career hits record in the building and Hank Aaron tied Babe Ruth's career home run record there as well. Tom Browning also threw his perfect game at Riverfront Stadium.

The Reds shared the stadium with the NFL's Cincinnati Bengals from 1970-99 before the Bengals moved into Paul Brown Stadium in 2000. The Great American Ball Park opened in 2003.