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The first All-Star Game was held as part of the 1933 World's Fair at Comiskey Park and was the brainchild of Arch Ward, then sports editor for the Chicago Tribune. [1] Initially intended to be a one-time event, its great success resulted in making the game an annual event, with some years (1959–1962) having two All-Star Games.
Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman recap all the action from the 2024 MLB All-Star Game and the Home Run Derby live on the field from Globe Life Field in Texas.
A second game was played for four seasons, from 1959 through 1962. The All-Star Game Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award was introduced in 1962 and the first recipient was Maury Wills of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 2008 game featured the longest All-Star Game by time: 4 hours 50 minutes, and tied for innings at 15 with the 1967 game.
Severinsen and The Tonight Show Band's performance of the U.S. National Anthem was the last non-vocal performance of the Anthem at the All-Star Game to date. The ceremonial first pitch was thrown by longtime Angels coach Jimmie Reese. This was the second All-Star Game to be played in Anaheim, which last hosted the Midsummer Classic in 1967.
All-Star Game selections and snubs, results from the weekend series and a Padres attendance record. Jake Mintz. July 8, 2024 at 3:24 PM. Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast
Angel Stadium in 2019. The stadium was host to the 1967 MLB All-Star Game, the first All-Star Game to be played on prime-time television. This was the first time an All-Star Game was held at night since World War II. Angel Stadium again hosted All-Star Games in 1989 and 2010. [7]
The Sirius XM Radio All-Star Futures Game and Taco Bell All-Star Legends and Celebrity Softball Game were held July 11 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. In addition, the second annual 5K Charity Run and Fun Walk was held that morning.
The former LSU star entered Tuesday’s game averaging 13.3 points and a league-best 11.4 rebounds per game. The Sky have now won three of their last five games, and hold a 7-11 record.