Old-Timer's Day is a tradition started by the New York Yankees in 1939 with Lou Gehrig Appreciation Day and has continued to this day. It is a gathering of former players who participate in a 3-inning game to the enjoyment of the fans who come to watch their heroes of the past
From 1982 to 1985, an Old-timers Classic was sponsored by Cracker Jack, with games being played at RFK Stadium, Washington DC.
In 1986 the series sponsorship was assumed by Equitable Life and 26 games would be played at each ballpark from May 17 until September 20
1987-June-29 Washington, DC
National Old Timers Baseball Classic
1989-Aug-05 Minneapolis, Mn
Equitable Old Timers Game
1991 the series would be sponsored by Upper Deck heroes of Baseball, with a 24-game series starting April 14 and ending on September 1. The series would continue until 1995
1983 an old-timers game was played at Comiskey Park prior to the 50th anniversary All-Star game
