Sports Vault: It took only 37 seconds to turn Riverfront/Cinergy to a pile of dust and rubble. Cincinnati's Cinergy Field is imploded in just 37 seconds on Dec. 29, 2002. The stadium was imploded to make room for nearby Great American Ball Park, at right.

Why did they demolish Riverfront Stadium?

In 2001, to make room for Great American Ball Park, the seating capacity at Cinergy Field was reduced to 39,000. There was a huge in-play wall in center field visible after the renovations, to serve as the batter's eye. The stadium was demolished by implosion on December 29, 2002.

Does Riverfront Stadium still exist?

The Reds played their final game at Cinergy Field/Riverfront Stadium on September 22, 2002. The stadium was demolished on December 29, 2002 and part of the site is now part of Great American Ball Park.