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When a player has a terrific All-Star Game, he is doing it for himself, and etching his own name among the legends of sports' most storied and beloved showcases. But he is, of course, doing it for more than just himself: He's doing it for the team whose jersey he's wearing, and the millions of fans of that team. He's giving that team, and all who love that team, a moment on the national stage, with the whole baseball world watching.

Thus, this week, we look at the best individual performances in an All-Star Game for all 30 Major League Baseball franchises.