Major League Baseball All-Star Game Results
The Major League Baseball All-Star Game is an annual exhibition game that takes place in July, during the middle of the baseball season. The game features the best players from the American League and National League, who are voted in by fans, players, and coaches. The first All-Star Game was held in 1933, and it has been held every year since, except in 1945.
1933-1949 All-Star Game Results
The first All-Star Game was held on July 6, 1933, at Comiskey Park in Chicago. The American League won the game, beating the National League 4-2. The game was a success and has been held annually ever since. In 1945, the All-Star Game was not held due to World War II.
Over the years, the All-Star Game has had some memorable moments. In 1941, Ted Williams hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the American League a 7-5 win. In 1949, the National League won 4-3 in 14 innings, the longest All-Star Game in history.
1950-1969 All-Star Game Results
The 1950s and 1960s saw some of the greatest players in baseball history take part in the All-Star Game. In 1955, the National League won their first All-Star Game in 12 years, beating the American League 6-5. In 1961, the game ended in a 1-1 tie, the only tie in All-Star Game history.
In 1967, the game featured 21 future Hall of Famers, including Mickey Mantle, Hank Aaron, and Sandy Koufax. The American League won the game 2-1, with Tony Perez hitting a home run for the National League's only run.
1970-1989 All-Star Game Results
The 1970s and 1980s saw some of the most iconic moments in All-Star Game history. In 1971, Reggie Jackson hit a home run off Dock Ellis that hit the light tower at Tiger Stadium. In 1976, Mark Fidrych started the game and was mic'd up, introducing himself to fans around the world.
The 1980s saw the rise of players like Cal Ripken Jr., Tony Gwynn, and Ryne Sandberg. In 1989, Bo Jackson famously hit a home run that landed on the roof of the Kingdome in Seattle.
1990-2009 All-Star Game Results
The 1990s and 2000s saw some of the biggest stars in baseball history take part in the All-Star Game. In 1993, Ken Griffey Jr. hit a home run that hit the B&O Warehouse in Baltimore, a feat that had never been done before.
In 1999, the game ended in controversy, with the American League winning 4-1. In the ninth inning, Boston Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez hit New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada, leading to a bench-clearing brawl.
2010-Present All-Star Game Results
The 2010s have seen some of the most exciting All-Star Games in recent memory. In 2015, the game went into extra innings, with the American League winning 6-3 in the 10th inning. In 2016, Eric Hosmer hit a home run in the second inning that led the American League to a 4-2 win.
In 2019, the game was played in Cleveland, Ohio, and featured some of the biggest stars in baseball, including Mike Trout, Christian Yelich, and Cody Bellinger. The American League won the game 4-3, their seventh straight win in the All-Star Game.
Conclusion
The Major League Baseball All-Star Game is a celebration of the best players in the game. Over the years, it has provided some of the most memorable moments in baseball history. From Ted Williams' walk-off home run in 1941 to Bo Jackson's roof-top home run in 1989, the All-Star Game has always been a showcase for baseball's brightest stars.
As baseball continues to evolve, the All-Star Game will continue to be a highlight of the season. Fans will continue to tune in to see the biggest and best stars in the game, and to witness the memorable moments that have become a hallmark of the All-Star Game.