CINCINNATI -- The Opening Ceremonies of the T-Mobile All-Star FanFest on Friday had a little bit of everything: music, mascots, dignitaries, fans and, of course, a beloved Hall of Famer.
Barry Larkin, a 12-time All-Star who played in his first Midsummer Classic the last time the Reds hosted the game in 1988, was the official ribbon-cutter in a brief but energetic ceremony that officially began the festivities surrounding the 2015 All-Star Game presented by T-Mobile.
"What a fantastic week to be up here for the All-Star Game," said Larkin, who grew up in Cincinnati and now resides in Florida.