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75th All Star Game
Page 1 of this photo essay showed scenes from the build-up of this big event. Here on page 2, it's showtime!
Taking the field
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As the scoreboard and video screen indicates, Muhammed Ali was helped to the mound to assist in the ceremonial first pitch.
On the right, the National Leaguers take the field before the top of the first inning. Note the bizarre artwork on the infield dirt between the bases. Let's hope this doesn't because a fad!
The Rocket gets rocked, and honored
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As flash bulbs popped around Minute Maid Park, Houston resident Roger "Rocket" Clemens delivered the first pitch of the 75th All Star Game. As it turned out, this moment was the high-point of his stint in the game, as he was rocked for six runs in the top of the first.
Several innings later, a ceremony was held in his honor. Commissioner Selig presented Clemens with a Historic Achievement Award, all the more fitting because it was done in his hometown.
Alfonso is your MVP
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By no means did he have the most famous name among the Stars playing in this game, but the AL's Alfonso Soriano was the star that shone the most brightly. On the left, he is rounding the bases after blasting a two-run homer in the first. He added another hit in the third inning, and was named the game's Most Valuable Player.
Go to Page 3 of the All Star Game photo essay
