{"id":16451,"date":"2009-07-14T10:54:28","date_gmt":"2009-07-14T15:54:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.playingfieldpromotions.com\/blog\/?p=766"},"modified":"2009-07-14T10:54:28","modified_gmt":"2009-07-14T15:54:28","slug":"baseball-all-star-games-favorite-moments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportsspeakers360.com\/blog\/baseball-all-star-games-favorite-moments","title":{"rendered":"Baseball All Star Games Favorite Moments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Of all the All-Star games, I enjoy watching baseball\u2019s version the best. I\u2019ve been fortunate to attend eight of the Mid-Summer Classics. It\u2019s very exciting to see all of the current stars on the field at once.<\/p>\n<p>Nothing will compare to last year\u2019s All Star game in New York, which will go down in history as one of the all-time greats. First of all, anytime you have a big event in New York, it\u2019s going to be special. Secondly, the night was filled with tributes to Yankee Stadium, which was being closed at season\u2019s end to make room for the new ballpark next door. Lastly, the game was an absolute classic with the American League defeating the National League, 4-3, in 15 innings. The game took 4 hours, 50 minutes and was the longest All-Star Game in history.<\/p>\n<p>Commissioner Bud Selig and Major League Baseball have attempted to make the game relevant by giving home-field advantage during the World Series to the winning league. Back in the day, the game was full of intensity and it really meant something to the winning players. Over time, the game\u2019s importance diminished as it became more of a show than a game. You hear a lot of debate as to whether this is good or not. Personally, I think it would be more fair to give the team with the best record home-field advantage but I don\u2019t have much of an issue since it\u2019s brought a bit of intensity back to the game.<\/p>\n<p>A few of my favorite moments from previous All-Star games\u2026<\/p>\n<p>1) In 1970, Pete Rose, playing at home in Cincinnati, attempted to score but had to get past catcher Ray Fosse. The ensuing collision not only helped solidify Rose\u2019s reputation as \u201cCharlie Hustle\u201d, it had the unfortunate consequence of injuring Fosse\u2019s shoulder. Rose was called safe at home and the National League won the thriller, 5 -4. Fosse went onto play nine more seasons but was never the same.<\/p>\n<p>2) In 2001,<a title=\"Cal Ripken Jr agent\" href=\"http:\/\/www.playingfieldpromotions.com\/Cal-Ripken-Jr..php\" target=\"_blank\"> Cal Ripken Jr.<\/a> played in the last of his 19 All-Star games. The game was basically a Cal Ripken lovefest. In the third inning, Ripken made his first plate appearance and was greeted with a standing ovation. Ripken then homered off the first pitch from Chan Ho Park and ended up with All Star MVP honors.<\/p>\n<p>3)\u00a0 In 1999, baseball honored the All-Century Team prior to the game at Fenway Park, with such greats on-hand as <a title=\"Mike Schmidt agent\" href=\"http:\/\/www.playingfieldpromotions.com\/Mike-Schmidt.php\" target=\"_blank\">Mike Schmidt<\/a>, <a title=\"Brooks Robinson agent\" href=\"http:\/\/www.playingfieldpromotions.com\/Brooks-Robinson.php\" target=\"_blank\">Brooks Robinson<\/a>, <a title=\"Bob Gibson agent\" href=\"http:\/\/www.playingfieldpromotions.com\/Bob-Gibson.php\" target=\"_blank\">Bob Gibson<\/a> and <a title=\"Johnny Bench agent\" href=\"http:\/\/www.playingfieldpromotions.com\/Johnny-Bench.php\" target=\"_blank\">Johnny Bench<\/a>. However, the highlight of the evening occurred when the great Ted Williams was driven out to home plate and threw out the first pitch with the help of Tony Gwynn.<\/p>\n<p>Will this year\u2019s game produce any classic moments? I can\u2019t guarantee that. However, St. Louis is rolling out the red carpet and, at the very least, I\u2019m sure the pre-game ceremony will produce a goose-bump moment or two. Plus, Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols is having one of the greatest years in the history of baseball, so I assume he\u2019s going to be a big part of the game and broadcast.<\/p>\n<p>PFP Sports and Celebrity Booking Agency is a <a title=\"speakers bureau\" href=\"http:\/\/www.playingfieldpromotions.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">speakers bureau<\/a> and top booking agent for sports stars, athlete appearances, endorsements and celebrities. For more information call 800.966.1380<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Of all the All-Star games, I enjoy watching baseball\u2019s version the best. I\u2019ve been fortunate to attend eight of the Mid-Summer Classics. It\u2019s very exciting to see all of the current stars on the field at once. 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