Baseball’s First All-Star Game

Course Overview

Baseball’s first All-Star Game was full of surprises! Join the experts from the National Baseball Hall of Fame to relive how this one-time exhibition became an enduring American tradition.

Video Lectures

01: Game of the Century

Discover how the All-Star Game began as a unique American tradition. Explore how baseball was the first sport to introduce an All-Star Game and the impact of allowing fans to select team rosters. The experts from the National Baseball Hall of Fame guide you through the conception, motivation, and unexpected ramifications of this inaugural event, culminating in its legacy across multiple sports.

Duration: 13 min