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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.
The game was hosted by the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. The game was played on July 19, [1] broadcast nationally by Fox, Fox Deportes, and ESPN Radio. The American League defeated the National League 3–2, for its ninth straight All-Star Game win. [5] [6] Coincidentally, the previous time Dodger Stadium hosted the game in 1980, that ...
Here's a chronological list of some of the greatest moments in Dodger Stadium's 60-year history ahead of the 2022 MLB All-Star Game on July 19.
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.
Progressive Field. Justin Verlander (2) Detroit Tigers (12) Hyun-jin Ryu. Los Angeles Dodgers (16) July 14, 2020. Game canceled due to a delay in the start of the 2020 season as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Game was originally scheduled to be held at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. July 13, 2021.
Everything you need to know for the MLB All-Star Game's return to Dodger Stadium. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. Sign in ...
The 1980 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 51st midseason exhibition between the all-stars of the American League (AL) and the National League (NL), the two leagues comprising Major League Baseball. The game was played on July 8, 1980, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, home of the Los Angeles Dodgers of the National League.
The Major League Baseball All-Star Game, also known as the " Midsummer Classic ", is an annual professional baseball game sanctioned by Major League Baseball (MLB) and contested between the all-stars from the American League (AL) and National League (NL). Starting fielders are selected by fans, pitchers are selected by managers, and reserves ...