Shownotes
July 10, 1951 in the 2nd All-Star Game played in Detroit (the 18th overall), the NL beat their AL rivals at Briggs Stadium, 8-3. Although their team's circuit loses, the 52,075 Detroit fans witness home runs hit by hometown favorites George Kell and Vic Wertz. The 1951 game was originally awarded to Philadelphia. Detroit was celebrating the 250th anniversary of its founding in 1701 and requested to host the year's All-Star Game. Although the NL was scheduled to host the game in '51, the game was moved to Detroit. Philadelphia hosted the 1952 Game. Long-time Tigers player and broadcaster Harry Heilmann passed away at age 56 in Detroit the day prior to the game
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