The 1990 MLB All-Star Game was held in Chicago, IL. It is the first All-Star Game to be played in a baseball park that had not been previously used for an All-Star Game.
The game was also the first to have home field advantage awarded to the team that won. As a result, the MLB All-Star game now has more meaning than ever before.
Wrigley Field
Wrigley Field, in Chicago, is one of the most iconic baseball stadiums in the world. It has been home to the Chicago Cubs since 1916, and has hosted several major events over its history. It is the oldest ballpark still in use in the United States, and is considered one of the top 10 most-visited baseball parks.
It is a mecca for baseball fans, and has been featured in many films and television shows, including Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Blues Brothers and The Break-Up. It is also the last major league park to have lights installed for play after dark, and has an ivy-covered outfield wall that covers a portion of the backstop.
Originally built as Weeghman Park for the Chicago Whales in the short-lived Federal League, Wrigley Field was purchased by chewing gum magnate William Wrigley, Jr. in 1920, and renamed to honor him. The ballpark was expanded in 1927-28 with bleachers, the famous manually operated scoreboard and ivy-covered outfield walls.
The ivy is a mix of Boston ivy and Japanese bittersweet, planted in 1937 by Bill Veeck, the Cubs’ general manager at that time. A net runs along the outfield wall to prevent a fan from falling down into the ivy or onto the field of play.
In the 1990 mlb all-star game, the American League team defeated the National League 2-0 at Wrigley Field. The crowd of a little more than 35,000 was one of the largest to watch the game, as the players of both teams performed well in front of the cameras.
There were many highlights in the game, including a pitching duel between the Cincinnati Reds’ Jim ‘Hippo’ Vaughn and the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Mace Brown. The pitching duel is the only major league game to feature two no-hitters and is a popular subject of sports history.
Another highlight was a home run in the eighth inning by Chicago Cubs catcher Gabby Hartnett. In the midst of a rain delay, Hartnett hit a game-winning home run off Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Mace Brown to win the game and send the Cubs to the pennant.
Chicago, IL
The city of Chicago is known for many things including it’s amazing baseball history. The city is located on the shores of Lake Michigan and has been home to a plethora of major league teams. Among the most famous franchises to have called Chicago their home are the White Sox, Cubs, and Blackhawks.
In addition to being home to a plethora of professional sports teams, the city is also well known for hosting the annual mlb all-star game. This mid-summer classic has been held in Chicago for the last ten years and will continue to be hosted there until 2025.
One of the most iconic ballparks in the world is Wrigley Field and the Cubs have played here since their very first season. This park is a must see for all fans of the sport and the fans from around the country travel to Chicago to watch the games take place.
It was also the location for the 1990 mlb all-star game and it was a big success. This was the first time that both the American and National Leagues had all-star players.
This was the game that brought in a new generation of star players such as Julio Franco and Mike Trout. These players were some of the most popular and best in their respective leagues and the game was a huge success.
There were many great moments that were seen in this game. Some of the most notable were when the American League exploded for seven runs in the third inning and won the game 13-3.
Another great moment was the home run derby that was seen in this game. This was the first home run derby to be held in a all-star game and it was a huge success.
The home run derby at the 1990 mlb all-star Game was incredible to see and it is still being regarded as one of the greatest mlb all-star games in history.
Lastly, the home run derby was a great way for fans to show their support and also to show off their skills. The crowd was very loud and pumped the atmosphere up which made for some awesome home runs.
Rain Delay
Rain delays can be frustrating for fans, but they are also a fact of life in baseball. In 1990, the mlb all-star game was played in Chicago at Wrigley Field.
There were two different weather delays, each lasting about an hour and a half. The first delay occurred when a rainstorm hit the game and the grounds crew had to clear the field and set up tarps for the fans. The second delay came when a monsoon halted play in the top of the seventh inning with runners on first and third.
The mlb all-star game was originally scheduled for Saturday, but it was moved to Monday because of the rain. It was the longest game in the history of this annual event, with 15 innings being played.
Many mlb players are elected to represent their respective leagues in the All-Star game. This is done by fan vote, with players ranked highest in their leagues selected to start the game.
In 1990, outfielder Jose Canseco of the Oakland Athletics and second baseman Ryne Sandberg of the Chicago Cubs were both voted by the fans to represent their leagues in the All-Star Game.
They both received a vote from fans, who were asked to write their favorite player’s name on a ballot. Canseco was a favorite of fans, and he was one of the few National League players elected to start in this All-Star game.
Several other players were voted into the All-Star Game by fans, but none of them were chosen as starters by managers. In the end, the only non-Red to start in the game was Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals.
It was an interesting game that featured some great hitting by both teams. But many fans were disappointed that the NL team, who was ahead 4-1 in the third inning, was not allowed to score any runs on their own.
During the game, two homers were lost to rain. In the first inning, Bob Boyd and Gus Triandos both homered off Jim Bunning in Baltimore.
Home Run Derby
In the mid-1990s, a group of fans at Wrigley Field was given the opportunity to watch some of the best home run hitters in baseball take on each other. The competition was called the Home Run Derby, and it has become one of the most popular events in All-Star history.
Several players have made appearances in the Derby throughout its history, including Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire and Ken Griffey Jr. Each year the format of the contest changes, as MLB strives to maximize excitement and encourage the top hitters to participate in the event.
The first Derby, held in 1985, featured eight contestants who were given two innings of play to hit as many home runs as possible for their respective leagues. The winner of each round received a bonus for hitting the ball further than a pre-set distance.
This changed in 1991, when the derby expanded to three rounds. The top four homer hitters in each round moved on to the finals.
That was a great decision for the crowd at Wrigley Field, as they got to see some of the most famous hitters in the game taking on each other. Ripken, who was in the middle of an acclaimed career with the Boston Red Sox, won the final round and took home the Derby trophy.
Another famous face was Ken Griffey, who took part in his record-equaling eighth Derby in 1990. He was booed in batting practice the day before, but he changed his mind and won the Derby with 16 home runs.
The next year, the Derby changed its format, with each player receiving 10 outs to hit as many home runs as they could for their team. This was a more fair way for players to compete.
During this time, the event also introduced the “bonus for distance” round, which was a great way to make the Derby more exciting. In this round, players who hit a ball further than the designated distance were awarded a bonus of 30 seconds.
In the following decade, the format of the Derby changed again as MLB hoped to attract more sluggers. The final version in 2006 was a “slugger’s choice” tournament that pitted the top home run hitters from each league. The winner of the competition was named by fan votes.
