The 2011 All-Star Game was the first Midsummer Classic to use the designated hitter rule in a National League park. The DH will be used in all future All-Star Games regardless of the site.
The first MLB All Star game was played in 1933 at Comiskey Park in Chicago.
Willie Mays. Mays hit a home run off of Hal Woodeshick in the 9th inning of the final MLB game played at Sportsman Park on May 8, 1966. The Giants defeated the Cardinals in that game, 10-5.
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In MLB, that year was 2001. Due to 9/11, the MLB schedule was put back one week. The final game of the World Series was played November 4.
Click on the 'First MLB Game' link on this page to read about the first game in MLB history and to see who played in it.
The first ever MLB game played at PNC Park was an exhibition game between the New York Mets and Pirates on March 31, 2001 with the Mets winning 4-3. The first MLB regular season game at PNC Park was played April 9, 2001 with the Cincinnati Reds defeating the Pirates 8-2.
The first MLB all star game, played in 1933, was at Comiskey Park, home of the Chicago White Sox.
The policy varies from park to park.
Don Kessinger has: Played Himself - NL Shortstop in "1968 MLB All-Star Game" in 1968. Played Himself - NL Shortstop in "1969 MLB All-Star Game" in 1969. Played Himself - NL Shortstop in "1970 MLB All-Star Game" in 1970. Played Himself - NL Shortstop in "1971 MLB All-Star Game" in 1971. Played Himself - NL Shortstop in "1972 MLB All-Star Game" in 1972. Played Himself - NL Shortstop in "1974 MLB All-Star Game" in 1974.
The first MLB All Star game was played in 1933 at Comiskey Park in Chicago.
Bill Freehan has: Played Himself - AL Catcher in "1965 MLB All-Star Game" in 1965. Played Himself - AL Catcher in "1966 MLB All-Star Game" in 1966. Played Himself - AL Catcher in "1967 MLB All-Star Game" in 1967. Played Himself - AL Catcher in "1968 MLB All-Star Game" in 1968. Played Himself - Detroit Tigers Catcher in "1968 World Series" in 1968. Played Himself - AL Catcher in "1969 MLB All-Star Game" in 1969. Played Himself - AL Catcher in "1970 MLB All-Star Game" in 1970. Played Himself - AL Catcher in "1971 MLB All-Star Game" in 1971. Played Himself - AL Catcher in "1972 MLB All-Star Game" in 1972. Played Himself - Detroit Tigers Catcher in "1972 American League Championship Series" in 1972. Played Himself - AL Catcher in "1973 MLB All-Star Game" in 1973. Played himself in "One in a Million: The Ron LeFlore Story" in 1977. Played himself in "Prime 9" in 2009.
Luis Aparicio has: Played Himself - AL Shortstop in "1958 MLB All-Star Game" in 1958. Played Himself - Chicago White Sox Shortstop in "1959 World Series" in 1959. Played Himself - AL Shortstop in "1963 MLB All-Star Game" in 1963. Played Himself - Baltimore Orioles Shortstop in "1966 World Series" in 1966. Played Himself - AL Shortstop in "1970 MLB All-Star Game" in 1970. Played Himself - AL Shortstop in "1971 MLB All-Star Game" in 1971. Played Himself - Ceremonial 1st Pitch in "2001 MLB All-Star Game" in 2001. Played himself in "The Curse of the Bambino" in 2003. Played Himself - AL Honorary Captain in "2003 MLB All-Star Game" in 2003. Played himself in "Reverse of the Curse of the Bambino" in 2004. Played Himself - Pre-Game Hall of Fame Ceremony in "2008 MLB All-Star Game" in 2008. Played himself in "Prime 9" in 2009.
Gaylord Perry has: Played Himself - NL Pitcher in "1966 MLB All-Star Game" in 1966. Played Himself - NL Pitcher in "1970 MLB All-Star Game" in 1970. Played Himself - San Francisco Giants Pitcher in "1971 National League Championship Series" in 1971. Played Himself - AL Pitcher in "1972 MLB All-Star Game" in 1972. Played Himself - AL Pitcher in "1974 MLB All-Star Game" in 1974. Played Himself - NL Pitcher in "1979 MLB All-Star Game" in 1979. Played himself in "Late Night with David Letterman" in 1982. Played himself in "ESPN SportsCentury" in 1999. Played Himself - Pre-Game Hall of Fame Ceremony in "2008 MLB All-Star Game" in 2008. Played himself in "Prime 9" in 2009.
Minnie Minoso has: Played Himself - AL Outfielder in "1951 MLB All-Star Game" in 1951. Played Himself - AL Outfielder in "1952 MLB All-Star Game" in 1952. Played Himself - AL Outfielder in "1953 MLB All-Star Game" in 1953. Played Himself - AL Left Fielder in "1954 MLB All-Star Game" in 1954. Played Himself - AL Outfielder in "1957 MLB All-Star Game" in 1957. Played himself in "DHL Presents Major League Baseball Hometown Heroes" in 2006. Played himself in "Dinner: Impossible" in 2007.
Willie Mays. Mays hit a home run off of Hal Woodeshick in the 9th inning of the final MLB game played at Sportsman Park on May 8, 1966. The Giants defeated the Cardinals in that game, 10-5.
Sam McDowell has: Played Himself - AL Pitcher in "1965 MLB All-Star Game" in 1965. Played Himself - Player in "All-Star Benefit Celebrity Baseball Game" in 1967. Played Himself - AL Pitcher in "1968 MLB All-Star Game" in 1968. Played Himself - AL Pitcher in "1969 MLB All-Star Game" in 1969. Played Himself - AL Pitcher in "1970 MLB All-Star Game" in 1970. Played himself in "This Is Your Life" in 1971. Played himself in "Prime 9" in 2009.
Nellie Fox has: Played Himself - AL Second Baseman in "1951 MLB All-Star Game" in 1951. Played Himself - AL Second Baseman in "1953 MLB All-Star Game" in 1953. Played Himself - AL Second Baseman in "1954 MLB All-Star Game" in 1954. Played Himself - AL Second Baseman in "1955 MLB All-Star Game" in 1955. Played Himself - AL Second Baseman in "1956 MLB All-Star Game" in 1956. Played Himself - AL Second Baseman in "1957 MLB All-Star Game" in 1957. Played Himself - AL Second Baseman in "1958 MLB All-Star Game" in 1958. Played Himself - Chicago White Sox Second Baseman in "1959 World Series" in 1959. Played Himself - AL Second Baseman in "1963 MLB All-Star Game" in 1963. Played himself in "DHL Presents Major League Baseball Hometown Heroes" in 2006. Played himself in "Prime 9" in 2009.