In paying homage to the All Star break taking place earlier this week, let's check out the Mid Summer Classic from 1983.
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In this the 54th All Star game, Fred Lynn of the California Angels hit the first grand slam home run in All-Star Game history.
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Lotsa things about this one -- first time the American League won in a long time, think it was the first grand slam in All-Star history and the butt kicking that Atlee Hammaker took was one of the biggest in history.
ReplyDeleteI've been having a hard time with these lately, so thanks for something I actually remember well.