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Where was the MLB All-Star Game in 1998?
Coors Field
1998 Major League Baseball All-Star Game/Location
When was the All-Star Game in 1998?
1998 All-Star Game Box Score, July 7
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| via Sports Logos.net About logos | AL All-Stars | 1 |
| via Sports Logos.net About logos | NL All-Stars | 0 |
| WP: Bartolo Colon (1-0) • LP: Ugueth Urbina (0-1) |
Who was the winning pitcher in the 1999 All-Star Game?
In two innings, AL starting pitcher Pedro Martínez struck out the first four batters of the National League, becoming the first pitcher in history to begin the All-Star Game striking out the side….1999 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
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| Radio | ESPN |
Why were there 2 MLB All-Star Games?
There were two All-Star Games played each season from 1959 through 1962. The second game was added to raise money for the MLB players’ pension funds, as well as other causes. The experiment was later abandoned on the grounds that having two games watered down the appeal of the event.
Who is the oldest player to compete in an All-Star Game?
Satchel Paige
The oldest player to participate in an All-Star Game was Satchel Paige at 47 years, seven days (1953).
How did Kobe make the 98 All Star Game?
Bryant finished the game with 18 points, six rebounds, one assist and two steals. The East team went on to route the West with a 135-114 victory in front of the fans at Madison Square Garden. However, Bryant was able to demonstrate the elite capabilities he had at such a young age to New York and all of the NBA.
Was Kobe a rookie All-Star?
This would be the All-Star debut of Kobe Bryant, who became the youngest All-Star in NBA history at 19 years of age. It would also be the debut for rookie Tim Duncan. This was the first All-Star game to feature both Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan.
Who was in the 1999 Home Run Derby?
Winners
| Year | Winner | Team |
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| 1997 | Tino Martinez | New York Yankees |
| 1998 | Ken Griffey Jr. (2) | Seattle Mariners |
| 1999 | Ken Griffey Jr. (3) | Seattle Mariners |
| 2000 | Sammy Sosa | Chicago Cubs |
Who won the MLB in 1998?
The New York Yankees blew the rest of major league baseball off the map in the 1998 baseball season. The Bombers won 114 regular-season games, dismissed the Rangers and Indians in the playoffs, and swept the National League champion San Diego Padres to win their record 24th World Championship.
Who was the American League MVP in 1998?
Frank Thomas won back-to-back MVPs, hitting .353 with 38 home runs in the strike-shortened 1994 season, while the Texas Rangers boasted the MVP in three of four seasons: Juan Gonzalez won in 1996 and 1998 by hitting 46 and 48 home runs, respectively, while Ivan Rodriguez took the award in 1999 by hitting .332 with 35 home runs.
Who was the 1998 NBA MVP?
The Winner of the NBA MVP Award for the 1998–99 season was Karl Malone, Forward for the Utah Jazz. The Winner of the NBA MVP Award for the 1997–98 season was Michael Jordan, Guard for the Chicago Bulls. The Winner of the NBA MVP Award for the 1996–97 season was Karl Malone, Forward for the Utah Jazz.
What is the Major League All Star Game?
The Major League Baseball All-Star Game, also known as the “Midsummer Classic”, is an annual professional baseball game sanctioned by Major League Baseball (MLB) contested between the All-Stars from the American League (AL) and National League (NL), currently selected by fans for starting fielders, by managers for pitchers, and by managers and