Great Moments in All-Star Game History: Part 1 (1933-1959) Comments Off on Great Moments in All-Star Game History: Part 1 (1933-1959)
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July 11, 2009 by
Dean Hybl
Base Ruth hit the first home run in All-Star Game history.
Since its inception in 1933, the Major League Baseball All-Star Game has provided fans an annual opportunity to see most of the great stars of the game on the same field. While the game is an exhibition and has withstood periods of indifference by some players, management and fans, it remains a special mid-season moment.
There have been many memorable games and moments in the first 79 incarnations of the annual meeting between the top players of the American and National Leagues.
This is the first of a three-part series where we will relive some of the great moments and games in the history of this special series.