Former Reds pitcher Luis Cessa wanted to get Jake Fraley a Viking helmet, because he thought the outfielder resembled a Viking, and then realized the hat could be a fun prop for the whole team.

The Reds' hat was blue with a red wishbone "C" intended to call upon Reds uniforms from 1947-54. The Rays wore a black hat ...

But last Friday, with the Reds carrying a 21-30 record, the Reds retired the Viking celebration and started a new one that officially turned the page from 2023 to 2024.

The end result is a Viking helmet and cape that India puts on every Reds player who hits a homer. “That’s how we are, we’re a fun team,” India said.

CINCINNATI — There was no funeral, but the Cincinnati Reds’ Viking celebration is dead. The celebration that began on Opening Day last season lasted through the first 51 games of the 2024 season.

They retired the Viking helmet celebration in favor of a tunnell celebration inside the dugout. The Reds are currently 24-32 and 8.5 games out of first place in the National League Central Division.