The MLB All-Star Game will see baseball’s elite players exhibit their skills in Philadelphia. It’s an event that fans eagerly anticipate annually. However, many are unaware that this showcase has its roots in Boston over a hundred years ago. A new book titled One Day in September delves into this fascinating piece of baseball history.
Author Scott Reich uncovers the origins and evolution of the All-Star Game. His insights into this lesser-known chapter are part of the focus in our arts and culture series, CANVAS. In conversation with Jeffrey Brown, Reich highlights the significance of this historic event and its continued impact on baseball.
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