Look: Reds Make it Official, Retire Viking Helmet in Favor of New Home Run Celebration

The Reds made the change this week.

Apr 17, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run against the Seattle Mariners during the second inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports | Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports

CINCINNATI — The Reds officially retired their popular Viking helmet home run celebrations. It was something that took the team by storm last season, as they exceeded expectations and were in the playoff race down the stretch.

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. Maybe the new celebration will spark a run this season.

Check out the farewell to the Viking helmet and video of the new celebration below:

Viking helmets come and go, but the memories last forever. pic.twitter.com/mwj8R1n5x2

— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) May 28, 2024

Jim Day is officially reporting the Reds have a new home run celebration away from the spotlight, in the team tunnel.

Apparently, the Viking helmet has been retired. Spencer Steer and Luke Maile came up with the idea and the team is embracing it.@JimDayTV | @spenc__er pic.twitter.com/rR1C2MjpDQ

— Bally Sports Cincinnati (@BallySportsCIN) May 26, 2024

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