The all-star game is just not what it used to be. The midsummer classic once was a mighty battle between the National and American Leagues. Images such as Pete Rose barreling over catcher Ray Fosse at home plate in the 1970 all-star game was an iconic image, and a prime example of the appeal of the all-star game back in those days. I can still remember Moises Alou driving home tony Gwynn Sr. with the winning run in the tenth inning of the 1994 all-star game. Gwynn slid in just ahead of the throw and pumped his fist in celebration as the National League had won yet another midsummer classic.
The All-Star Game Has Lost its Luster
