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 1978 MLB All Star Game MVP Award was Steve Garvey of the Los Angeles. The game played in San Diego was won by the National League 7-3.
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 1982 MLB All Star Game MVP Award was Dave Concepcion of the Cincinnati Reds. The game played in Montreal was won by the National League 4-1.
Ron Guidry posted a .893 winning percentage which was the highest in baseball history by a 20 game winner.
New York Collegiate Baseball League was created in 1978.
The motto of New York Collegiate Baseball League is 'Sending Players To The Pros Since 1978'.
1978 World Series baseballsRawlings started to make World Series baseballs in 1978 that featured the World Series logo.Before 1978 official league baseballs were used in the world series. When the World Series was played in the American League ballpark, an official American League baseball was used, National League ballpark, National League baseball. The baseballs were not specially marked for the World Series.
Jimmy Rollins plays shortstop with the Philadelphia Phillies. Rollins was born in 1978. His nickname is J-Roll. Rollins is considered one of the best shortstops in the league.
No. Maddon was a catcher and played in the minor league system of the Angels (Quad Cities, Salinas, and Santa Clara between 1976-1978) before becoming a scout. He ended his minor league career with a .267 batting average.
Before 1978 official league baseballs were used in the world series. When the World Series was played in the American League ballpark, an official American League baseball was used, National League ballpark, National League baseball. The baseballs were not specially marked for the World Series. Rawlings started to make World Series baseballs in 1978 that features The World Series logo.
Reggie Jackson, also known as Mr. October, was the highest paid player, having won the World Series the year before, and eventually the 1978 World Series too. There were no multi-year contracts back then.
Through the 2009 season, Mike Morgan (1978-2002) and Ron Villone (1995-2009) have played for 12 teams each, the MLB record.
PSV was the winner of the Eredivisie league in 1978.
HJK was the winner of the Veikkausliiga league in 1978.
Rangers won the Scottish League Cup in 1978.