It has been said that the MLB All Star
game is the most watched and therefore most popular All-Star game of
professional sports. The last MLB All Star game received over 100 million
fans watching on television or listening by radio. Each year the game is
played by the best players from the National League and the American
league and has been a staple of the baseball season since 1933. The first
All Star game was held on July 6, 1933. Start time was 1:15pm in Chicago’s
Comiskey Park. In this game the American league won 4-2. Players from the
first game included such greats as Babe Ruth. Not only do fans love the
All Star game but hosting cities do as well. The game drives an estimated
$30 to $70 million dollars each year to the host city, which has a large
finical impact. For more MLB All-Star Game History, see these sites
organized by year: All-Star Game History from MLB.com
All-Star Game History from SportingNews.com
The MLB All-Star game events
also include the famous Home Run Derby. The tradition has been around for
awhile but was officially recognized as the Home Run Derby in 1985. Each
year 8 to 10 players get a chance to hit as many home runs as they can
before they reach 10 outs. The top hitters then advance to the next two
rounds to determine the champion. For more information on the Home Run Derby, see these sites:
Official MLB Home Run Derby Website
Baseball-Almanac's Derby Results and History
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2007 marks the 78th MLB All-Star game. It will be held at the home of the San Francisco Giants who provide details for getting there. For the park details, see AT&T Park San Francisco