The first MLB All-Star Game was in 1933. Yet it is little-known amongst even
big baseball fans that because Black players were not allowed in MLB, the Negro
Leagues had their own All-Star Games also beginning in 1933. And these games
were both popular and well-attended. We take a look at how the All-Star game in
MLB has changed over the years and with Gary Livacari's help (you can check out
his old-time baseball photos page on FB and his blog
baseballhistorycomesalive.com), we dig into some of the more interesting aspects
of the E-W ASG games as well as some famous MLB ASG moments.
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Sorry about any audio issues with this one.
Link to introductions at 1939 East-West All-Star Game
https://youtu.be/eORQqMg74k4 [https://youtu.be/eORQqMg74k4]
Link to Gary's blog on 1939 East-West All-Star Game -
https://www.baseballhistorycomesalive.com/1939-east-west-negro-league-all-star-game/
Thu Jul 15 2021
