Year Outs and Ins at the 1973 All Star Game
A sports writer recalls attending the 1973 All Star game in Kansas City with Royals host Ewing Kauffman. He describes meeting legends Willie Mays Johnny Bench Henry Aaron and others while noting his wife Sandy enjoyed the event in a separate moment. He shot 24 photos of players in warmups before the 44th annual game.
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All Star Notes From Kansas City Side Lines
Various anecdotes from two days in Kansas City include Henry Aaron’s complaint over a missing telegram after his 700th homer and Willie Mays’ calm about being last picked for the National League All Star team. The piece also mentions Dick Williams, Sparky Lyle, Sparky Anderson, Roberto Clemente, and Johnny Bench with light behind the scenes scenes of the All Star festivities and media events.
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Henry Aaron
Tony Kubek
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