1933 – The first Negro League East-West All-Star Game is played at Comiskey Park. Willie Foster goes the distance in the West’s 11 – 7 victory.

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On September 10, 1933 — 1933 – The first Negro League East-West All-Star Game is played at Comiskey Park. Willie Foster goes the distance in the West’s 11 – 7 victory.

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