The Major League Baseball All-Star Game, known as the "Midsummer Classic" started in 1933 when Arch Ward, the sports editor of the Chicago Tribune, put together the first All-Star Game as a part of Chicago's Exposition that year. Since 1962 The MVP Award (Most Valuable Player) has been given to the most outstanding player of the All-Star Game. The winner of the 1974 MLB All Star Game MVP Award was Steve Garvey of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The game played in Pittsburgh was won by the National League 7 -2.
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23, from 1954-1976. He spent 1954-1974 with the Braves and 1975-1976 with the Brewers.
Hideki Matusi played his first MLB regular season game on March 31, 2003 at the age of 28 (born June 12, 1974).
Dick Selma played professional baseball from 1965 to 1974. He primarily played as a pitcher in the Major League Baseball for the New York Mets from 1965 to 1969, the Chicago Cubs in 1970, and the California Angels in 1971.
Dick Baney debuted on July 11, 1969, playing for the Seattle Pilots at Sicks Stadium; he played his final game on October 2, 1974, playing for the Cincinnati Reds at Riverfront Stadium.
Hank Aaron was the first African-American ballplayer to hold the all-time home record. He surpassed Babe Ruth's record of 714 in 1974.