All-Star Game - 1978 San Diego

1998-Jul-11 San Diego Ca

20th Anniversary 1978 All-Star Game San Diego Stadium

American League 3 - 7 National League

Ceremonial First Pitch: Ray Kroc

Honorary Captains: Brooks Robinson (AL) Eddie Mathews (NL)

The two triples hit by Rod Carew, and the one hit by Steve Garvey marked the first time that three triples had been hit in a single All-Star Game

MVP: Steve Garvey

Steve Garvey

Steve Garvey played 19 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers (1969-1982) and the San Diego Padres (1983-1987)

• 10-time All-Star (1974-1981, 1984, 1985)
• NL MVP (1974)
• 2-time NLCS MVP (1978, 1984)
• World Series Champion (LA Dodgers 1981)
• 4-time Gold Glove (1974-1977)
• Roberto Clemente Award (1981)
• Lou Gehrig Memorial award (1984)
• San Diego Padres retired #6 (1988)

Garvey played in 1,207 consecutive games in the National League