History of the MLB All-Star game – 1973
National League 7,
American League 1
The significance of this game is that it marked the 24th and final All-Star appearance of Willie Mays, who struck out as a pinch-hitter in the eighth. Perhaps the greatest all-round performer in All-Star history, He hit .307, had 23 hits, including three home runs, three triples and two doubles — not to mention a variety of spectacular defensive plays.
The game also marked the 40th anniversary of the All-Star Game. Players from that first game who attended included Carl Hubbell, Bill Hallahan, Lefty Gomez, Dick Bartel, Lefty Grove, Joe Cronin, Jimmie Dykes and Charlie Gehringer.
Trailing 1-0 in the third, the NL scored two runs and went on scoring steadily and modestly through the sixth, building the 7-1 lead. In the process, Joe Morgan went 2-for-3 and Bobby Bonds was 2-2 with two RBIs.
Folks I hope you enjoy todays game. As I always say take this on a walk with you, play it in the back ground, invite a few friends over to listen. Find a way to embrase these treasures.
Check out our getting started document here and what to expect with the broadcasts, If you want to score the game you can download a scoresheet here:
Scoresheet & Get Started Guide
If you want to see the box score, go to retrosheet and get the box and play by play of todays game (I would suggest doing that after wards)
If you want to research the players and their career highlights go to:
Audio Credit goes to Internet Archieve
