Baseball’s All-Star Game: A Historical Journey

The Major League Baseball All-Star Game is a celebrated event where baseball’s finest players gather to display their skills. This year’s game is set to take place in Philadelphia. However, the origins of this iconic matchup date back to Boston over a hundred years ago.

In a new book titled One Day in September, Scott Reich explores the lesser-known history of how the All-Star Game came to be. This intriguing narrative uncovers a significant yet overlooked chapter in the annals of baseball.

To discuss these historical insights, Jeffrey Brown interviewed author Scott Reich as part of the PBS NewsHour arts and culture series, CANVAS. Their conversation delves into the origins and developments that shaped the All-Star Game into what it is today.

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