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Randal Sullivan discusses the first MLB All Star Game in 1933 and its historical significance.

Just in time for this year's Midsummer Classic, author Randal Sullivan joins us to talk about the first ever MLB All Star Game in 1933. Check out his book, "The First All-Star Game: Babe Ruth, FDR and America at the Crossroads". , and learn about the exploits of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Frankie Frisch, John McGraw, Connie Mack, and many more.

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