Tuesday, July 13, 2010

All Star Game

As we watch the All-Star Game tonight, keep in mind that exactly 45 years ago today, they were also playing an all-star game.

That one was played at Metropolitan Stadium. The starting first baseman was Ernie Banks. He batted sixth and went 2 for 4.

The lead off man for the National League was Willie Mays. Hank Aaron batted second. Willie Stargell was third. Dick Allen was the cleanup hitter--and third baseman. He was replaced later in the game by a young third baseman named Ron Santo.

All Santo did in the game was knock in the game winning run.