Sunday, June 16, 2019

All-Star Game - 1976 Philadelphia

July 13, 1976 Philadelphia, Pa
Veteran's Stadium

National League defeats American League 7-1
Winning Pitcher: Randy Jones (San Diego Padres) -- Losing Pitcher: Mark Fidrych (Detroit Tigers)
Home Runs: Fred Lynn (Boston Red Sox) George Foster (Cincinnati Reds) Cesar Cedeno (Houston Astros)
Cincinnati Reds George Foster was named Most Valuable Player
Honorary captains were Robin Roberts (NL) and Bob Lemon (AL)

As the site of the Continental Congress and signing of the Declaration of Independence, Philadelphia was selected to host the NBA All-Star Game, the NHL All-Star Game, the NCAA Final Four and the MLB All-Star Game as part of the Bicentennial Celebration


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