Dodgers History: 1980 All-Star Game Hosted at Dodger Stadium | VIDEO
As the 2016 All-Star Game takes place on Tuesday night in San Diego, we can’t help but think back to the last time Los Angeles hosted an All-Star Game. In fact, it has been well over 30 years since the last time Dodger Stadium had hosting duties for the midsummer classic.
The Dodgers took to twitter to remind us of that time in 1980 when Los Angeles was the home for the All-Star Game. It was a day where the National League defeated the American League 4-2.
July 8th, oh what a glorious day it was.
7/8/1980: Dodger Stadium hosts its only @AllStarGame. #FlashbackFriday
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MVP: Ken Griffey (@Reds) pic.twitter.com/m0zQ2wKLkE— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 8, 2016
On this date in 1980 the @MLB All Star Game was held at #DodgerStadium. https://t.co/zPZjGPCbKS pic.twitter.com/hm05UvuX7v
— Mitchell & Ness (@mitchell_ness) July 8, 2016
On that 80’s summer day in July, the MVP award was presented to Cincinnati Reds outfielder Ken Griffey Sr. who went 2-for-3 and had one home run.
Today in Reds history, 1980: Ken Griffey, Sr. is named All-Star Game MVP in LA. Griffey goes 2-for-3 with a HR. pic.twitter.com/qujEj60A4s
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) July 8, 2016
With a swing like that it’s no surprise Griffey Sr. was the 1980 All-Star MVP.
@Dodgers @AllStarGame pic.twitter.com/6Tp4zeP43H
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) July 8, 2016
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After the 1980 All-Star Game in L.A., hosting duties were granted to Ohio, Montreal, and Chicago. This year marks the 36th year since L.A. has hosted the game and some baseball fans aren’t too pleased.
https://twitter.com/wcangel23/status/752359054979117056
Us too Angel, us too. Luckily, fans have hope for another All-Star Game in L.A. as the MLB commissioner Rob Manfred announced Dodger Stadium will soon be considered to host another All-Star Game. Angelinos are hoping to gain hosting duties within the next few years.
A few years is a long time to wait but having the All-Star Game back in L.A. will definitely be worth the wait. Until then, enjoy the 2016 All-Star Game on Tuesday night and cheer on fellow Dodgers Corey Seager and Kenley Jansen.
To relive the 1980 All-Star Game, look no further. We’ve got you covered with footage of the entire game below. Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/IBozs70wP4g
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