7/13/99: 1999 All-Star Game @ Fenway Park, Boston

National League 1 @ American League, 4, F -- The last All-Star game of the 20th century gathered together baseball's "All-Century" team, the greatest living players of all time. This spine-tingling spectacle was augmented by the appearance of the legend among legends, Ted Williams, on hand to throw out the first pitch. His magnetism led to one of baseball's most spontaneous of magical moments, as the current and All-Century All-Stars gathered around the fragile Splendid Splinter, basking in his greatness for what was perhaps the last time. Finally, the game had to go on; the lovefest was dispersed and Williams tossed the first pitch in front of a delirious crowd. Then AL starting pitcher and Fenway's own Pedro Martinez took the mound, and made a little magic of his own.

[@JShock27]

The Ted Williams intro and then to follow that up by Pedro striking out the side in front of his home crowd - Amazing. One of the best moments baseball has ever seen.

[@johndoe1704]

Now it’s straight trash

[@juangalarza4357]

this must have been the greatest all star game ever

[@ericselvig5808]

Juan Galarza wait until 2099 while we're dead

[@Yanikleko]

Check 1971 All Star Game

[@sbc8861]

Pedro did not disappoint.

[@ruththomas3913]

@@sbc8861 Evah!!

[@Xenlacasa45]

So many stars

[@brandonjones9998]

If I had a time machine, I would go back to the 90s just to relive not just my era growing up but to relive this era of baseball

[@PorkTips]

I was 13 years old when i went to this game. So many memories from this game: Pedro dominating, Ted Williams, all century team, all the greats I got to see in one sitting (Pedro, Griffey, Randy Johnson, Manny, McGwire, Sosa, Hoffman, Jeter etc). This night will always stay with me

[@GraniteYeti]

I'm so jealous you got to go. I went to Tuck rule game and this is a game that's up there w dream games people from all over NE wishes they were there

[@jm1657]

How very lucky you were!

[@ashland1977]

The opening ceremony was just beautiful and emotional. Then Pedro came in and was masterful. Great stuff

[@promeitheus]

25-time All-Star Hank Aaron. This is a special game here with all these legendary players coming out. Spahn, Musial, Kiner, Mays, Killebrew. Awesome

[@RandallJT84]

RIP Blockbuster.. RIP 20th Century. The pre-show nearly made me cry, tears were in my eyes. God damn i love baseball! I played little league from 4-16 and those were the best damn times of my life, with all the friends I made some of which I still actively keep in touch with today. All because I experienced a slice t of what makes calling America home life great, but the most important part of it all was having my father by my side through the wild and crazy ride.

[@tomb9696]

Nicely said. I feel extremely lucky to have been a boy during the early 60's, and seen many of those greats play. Especially Rod Carew, Killebrew and Brooks Robinson.

[@DaSkillet713]

Vette_Dude84 90s were the best decade. Pre 9/11 everything seemed so simple. Easy to get poon back then too

[@Willthrill8]

Teddy Bear Tonto yes those darn terrorists were the cause of the pussy depression years.

[@eli10az]

Ted Williams and Bob Feller. What kind of records would they have set if they didn't lose their prime years to military service.

[@billycausgrove9411]

Bob Feller would have easily had 300 Wins and 3000 Strikeouts

[@dimbulb1178]

@@billycausgrove9411 Maybe. Depends on the effect the wear-and-tear would've had during the post-war years.

[@fireonshakedwnstreet]

Patriots

[@alexsmuckler8556]

Ted Williams said in an interview that you can't assume hypothetical situations. If he and Bob Feller were not in the service what records would they have broken or established cannot be assumed.

[@drums4metal]

Little did Curt Schilling, Pedro Martinez, Nomar Garciaparra and Manny Ramirez knew that they all would become teammates 5 years later...

[@brianhall4826]

Nomar wasn't on that Red Sox team

[@movieman2293]

Brian Hall He was until July. He just wasn’t on the World Series team.

[@brianhall4826]

MovieMan22 good shit

[@jedimaster69nyc]

@@movieman2293 gutsy trade by Bosox

[@DarthLetalis]

@@jedimaster69nyc they had to trade him... He was being a B****. refusing to play when he wasn't injured.

[@brmillgr]

I didnt really understand how truly special this was until I looked over to see my dad crying. I never asked him why because I knew he loved the game and wasnt shy about showing emotion, Im 40 now and the question I didnt ask has been answered many times. The older I get the more it gets answered.

[@leoderosia9279]

As a Boston sports fan this was my fave sports moment watching the mythical Ted Williams tip his cap at Fenway one last time along with the other legends being introduced

[@REVKOEHLER]

For those of you who never saw this as it happened, Ted Williams avoided Fenway Park after he retired. This was his first public appearance. It reminded me of the movie CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND, when everyone walked up to the aliens. :-) It was also the last time we looked at MLB players with wide eyes and respect. There we see McGwire whom I went out of my way to watch as he belted out home run #53, I collected all tickets that had him break the HR record. Folks tried to obtain those tickets as collectibles and now they are just kindling. Yet seeing Ted Williams was a thrill.

[@Shatamx]

+Doug Koehler Honestly what is it with Boston greats and this city. Bird, Williams, Russel avoid this town like the plague. Granted Russel had his reason. My dad said right before Ted came out "no way in hell he wears a Sox cap." And he was right.

[@REVKOEHLER]

Bad relations

[@makpunchout3315]

Fun Fact: Ted Williams is Half Mexican ;-)

[@scottaznavourian7617]

@@Shatamx williams didnt come out in a redsox cap cause his evil bastard son forced him to schill for somerhing. And this wasnt the first time he was arlt fenway since he retired. He was there for his old timees games and his number being retired

[@dominickclaflin5295]

Ya my dad has a mark mcgwire signed bat but it’s worth nothing now

[@mikethomas4875]

Good-bye,Mr. Gwynn.You will be missed.

[@sammy2591]

You know it's old when Blockbuster is a sponsor...

[@benmiddleton9984]

Samuel Sharp I was 19. I remember watching this game on TV. It was definitely surreal when they brought Ted out

[@johnoconnor998]

I am replying because today, 7/13 they just announced that there is only one blockbuster left

[@KTF0]

And Sammy Sosa was black

[@kaybo5249]

or the fact that it literally says 1999 ALL STAR GAME you dumbass

[@alexsmuckler8556]

@MUFC Of course you are a MORON.

[@wongleebruce]

Hard to believe that Ted Williams and Donna Summer are both gone

[@jackstueve4419]

Thank you so much for downloading the entire pre-game, and particularly The Splendid Splinter. He's been my baseball hero since I was a 9 year old in 1960, and the more I learned about him later, the more I admired him. Maybe the greatest hitter who ever lived, but his character, his integrity, and his service to his country in two wars makes him my hero. I've not seen his like since, but I keep hoping. I hope you are up there timing a Bob Feller fastball right now.

[@ravenr1420]

They didn't even invite Sandy Koufax. Apparently they assumed he wouldn't come. No excuse for that. He would have been there if asked.

[@albertmckeon6839]

This is not just the best All-Star game. It's one of the most remarkable events in the history of baseball. Aside from Ted Williams' entrance and asides with players, there are a bunch of little moments that are priceless, including Reggie Jackson mouthing the words "Carl Yastrzemski" when Yaz is introduced, Jim Rice getting Willie Mays' autograph. Oh, yeah, then there was the game and Pedro racking up Ks. And who better to sing the National Anthem than Donna Summer? An all-around dream game.

[@esaunders07]

Pedro. Goodness gracious.

[@getsugatenshou732]

when Ted tipped that cap.. i got goosebumps!! wow!! the game with the richest history ever!!

[@jmaster38]

so did i because he never did that as a player

[@getsugatenshou732]

+Jay Kelly he did tip his cap early on.. and when he hit that home run in his final game.. the best hitter that ever played the game.. inarguably..

[@jmaster38]

Getsuga Tenshou i'm not so sure he did on his last at bat. the home run you're talking about which was his last hit? I heard an interview he did years after that and he said it went through his mind to tip his cap but he decided at the last minute not to do it and he didn't. that's what he said

[@krlm2280]

I remember watching this live i was 19 dam near 44 now time flies 2 san Diego icons ted Williams and tony Gwynn rip 🙏🏿 and it's a crime pete rose wasn't at least honored here

[@shockerfreak1]

This youtube channel is legendary!!!! Baseball will always rule!

[@OneEyedShiper]

Those mid season numbers are ridiculous

[@Wolverine8091]

OneEyedShiper lol 😂🤣

[@KTF0]

The steroid years were awesome. I don't care what the old fogies say.

[@OneEyedShiper]

Stoked when I saw this game was on KZbin. Devastated when I saw it was Joe Buck doing the game. I can't believe I've been putting up with his shit for fifteen years.

[@mannydecastro8604]

I can’t believe I never seen this. I know I was working my ass off back then but no excuse. Best baseball event ever. Great full to see .

[@edwardbliss8931]

Ken Griffey Jr was part of the All Century Team. Who knew he would steadily decline into the next century

[@ericselvig5808]

Edward Bliss let's just hope that MLB doesn't stop before the end of the 21st century

[@bryantoliveira2813]

This literally felt like I was watching a real life Field of Dreams. Especially since some of the All Century team has passed. Almost as if death was defeated and this was some grand reunion in heaven in the future.

[@ericselvig5808]

Bryant Oliveira sometimes I feel like the real Field of Dreams should've had deceased legends like Babe Ruth, Walter Johnson, Christy Mathewson, Cy Young , Lou Gehrig, Ty Cobb, Mickey Mantle, Rogers Hornsby, Honus Wagner, Joe DiMaggio and Lefty Grove.

[@AdiosPelota]

Look at the lineup's stats. Nearly every guy has 20+ homers with just half a season's work! Crazy times.

[@Airplane299]

Yeah the all star games were stacked in the late 90's and early 2000's. Every player with 20-25 hr, 50+ rbi, and a lot of them hit for contact so quite a bit had .300 and .310+ batting averages. Now you get praised for doing that in an entire season.

[@jasonmilly3320]

I was only 5 going on 6 when this happened. I wish I could remember it... I'll be dead for the 2000 all century team... If I was a player that season and didn't make this all star game I'd be really pissed at myself. For some players this could've been the greatest moment of their career.

[@ukrhro5058]

So many hall of famers in one spot in one place of time.

[@joeo4496]

I would have sworn that the All Century team was unvailed during this game. Not just the nominees

[@SportzChamp45]

And how could i forget, Jeff Bagwell. BJ Surhoff, Gary Sheffield, Jim Thome, Jose Canseco, Mariano Rivera, Cal Ripken JR, Mike Mussina, Trevor Hoffman, David Cone

[@danieljp3048]

35:45 Pedro said this was the first time he had ever seen a military flyover at a baseball game. The look on Tony Gwynn’s face says it all. Chills.

[@1984rapbrs]

WoW this is the game that made me a red Sox fan!

[@juncruz6266]

you know the national league team was special when piazza batting 7th

[@alltruthmatters4395]

The one player I always wished I could see play was Satchel Paige. Pedro is the closest thing to him, a privilege to watch.

[@tmp197]

was this 20 years ago?

[@markhildebrand2417]

How in the world does Carlton Fisk beat out Johnny Bench for the best catcher?! Does anyone know how these players were selected?

[@leoderosia9279]

Bench mustve been picked but did not show up, red sox fan ....he was certainly best catcher of his generation over fisk

[@Jfg910]

Randy Johnson is so tall!

[@celticbird2398]

Pedro Martínez standing only 5'10, 170 pounds stood on that mound and pitched against the very best Baseball had to offer in the midst of the "steroid era." He went out there and show heart over size, ability over strength. When Pedro was at his best, I'd put him against any other pitcher in the history of the game.

[@Jokelben493]

Who shouted “play ball” on the field after Ted Williams’s ceremonial first pitch?

[@pickledhoney]

Lay down, try not to cry.. cry alot

[@Lilmovieman27]

It is like all the players got there rightful applause, then Williams brought the house down

[@starshipsn1511]

35:49 that’s the most badass sound ever

[@AndrewWarrenPatriotsfan]

That game would be even better if they had the Green Monster seats at that All Star game. But unfortunately the Green Monsters seats did not open until the 2003 season.

[@TheLocalLt]

Andrew Warren it definitely would have been cool but realistically a few seats don’t change the fact that this is one of the most memorable sporting events of all time, despite being an exhibition. The ceremony, Ted Williams, Pedro, Fenway, the whole thing

[@natealdrich3013]

They need to do this again in 2049 or 2050 because so many great players will die before 2100

[@buddaking1144]

Over nearly 145 years of professional baseball, no player was tougher to strike out than Hall of Fame shortstop Joe Sewell. In 7,132 career at-bats, Sewell heard the umpire say “Strike three” just 114 times. That’s one strikeout for every 63 at-bats, or once every 17 games, or in just .014 percent of his total times at the plate. Hall of Fame slugger Babe Ruth, whose power at the plate became synonymous with baseball during the time he and Sewell played, racked up nearly 12 times more punchouts in the big leagues. “I never had trouble seeing the ball,” said Sewell, who often claimed he could see the spiraling seams on a baseball. “That’s because I followed it in. Why, I could even see the ball leave my bat.” So it was more than a noteworthy occurrence when on May 13, 1923, Joe Sewell struck out twice in one game for the first time in his career. In truth, it was more like an historical aberration. As an American League star in the 1920s and 1930s, Sewell regularly faced some of the best hurlers the game had ever seen, including Hall of Fame names like Red Faber, Waite Hoyt, Walter Johnson, and Herb Pennock. In 96 matchups, Hall of Famer Lefty Grove - he of 2,266 career strikeouts - could never reach strike three on Sewell, prompting him to call the shortstop the toughest batter he ever faced. So with those impressive hurlers in mind, “Who was the first pitcher to strike out Joe Sewell twice in a game?” might make for one of the better trivia questions in baseball history. That’s because the answer is rookie Cy “Wally” Warmoth, who was making just his sixth career start when the Washington Senators traveled to Cleveland’s Dunn Field to face Sewell’s Indians. By May 1923, Warmoth did have a couple wins against the Yankees under his belt, but few could have predicted that he would be the first to send Sewell back to the dugout twice. Though there is little anecdotal evidence from the game, a New York Times box score shows the lefty Warmoth collecting four strikeouts that day, but also issuing nine walks and losing to Cleveland by a 5-2 score.

[@joselopezmoya9786]

ALSO PLAYERS LIKE BABE RUTH, LOU GERIGH, TY COBB, TRIS SPEAKER AMONG OTHERS SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED.

[@miguelllano1898]

El mejor juego de estrellas de todos los tiempos

[@yazyaz63]

That’s a greatest moment

[@MinecraftYoLife]

Lets go the All Century Team!

[@brandonmorris92]

58:49 Love that alternate version of the Fox MLB theme.

[@tommydimopoulos4963]

where was Johnny Bench??

[@kyleclarke9322]

My God pedro was fucking filthy...best pitcher of all time

[@41modder]

Man I cant wait to relive this great moment in baseball histo- WTF WHO INVITED JOE BUCK *Clicks off video*

[@Tmillea]

Lol

[@EricCharlesGraham]

Your loss.

[@bobwalton4630]

If Pete Rose had confessed to gambling in 1989 then he would have been suspended for a year or two and then welcomed back to the game with open arms. Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays were suspended for a few years for working for casinos. He probably wouldn't have managed again but could have been a hitting coach. The fact was he was arrogant and thought he was above the law. Then he confessed in 2004 by writing a stupid book about it.

[@gezzarandom]

Hard to believe nobody from the 1998 Yankees made the starting line up, but that's democracy for you 😂.

[@mikebattista9570]

Shit gets magical at the 39 minute mark.

[@captain54526]

And interesting observation, when listening to his voice it is very similar to John Wayne.

[@richiebambara3980]

99 from Randy Johnson on Manny Rameriez WOW!!

[@HT-sm9dm]

The way they’re measuring velocity today those bullets by Pedro would be registering at 99-100 on the radar guns. And with that much break and separation between his fastball and off speed stuff…. truly truly disgusting.

[@ronaldreagan256]

Beyond huge

[@XxLETHALxX14]

why wasn't eck wearing a red sox cap?

[@luissantoyoo27]

Fenway Park doesn't have a roof. :P

[@Redsoxking]

wow the internet for voting in 1999. I had it at four no idea they voted

[@juanbobo322]

Pedro!!!

[@Tmillea]

I was there.

[@JeremyIsTheBoss]

1:49:56 That's probably the best thing I've seen Derek do.

[@EricCharlesGraham]

And Buck and McCarver didn't even pick up on it.

[@Incubusnut]

Pedro’s changeup was so filthy.

[@LordofDublin4]

Where's "Marvelous" Marv Throneberry & Bob Uecker ?

[@jimdecamp7204]

Actually 2000 was the last year of the 20th Century. 1999 was the last year of the nineteen-hundreds. First Century [1 - 100 AD]. Second Century [101-200], third Century [201-300] ... 19th Century [1801-1900] 20th Century [1901-2000].

[@brucehenry7238]

No Koufax unreal

[@dianelandau2337]

Wow curt was a red sox later !

[@mikawhofan]

doesn't it feel weird not to see everyone holding up their smart phones to take pictures?

[@FeartheCyr611]

doesnt it feel weird that the YANKEES SUCK?

[@tmp197]

it brings the meaning "living for the moment"

[@thegentleman5409]

James Cyr they’re in first place tho lol

[@lepermessiah2011]

I hear that. Moments like these, I take it all in. Hardly nobody will ever experience something like this in person.

[@jesuschristislord6790]

Imagine going to something special and then holding a cell phone in front of your face the entire time to take a shaky video with terrible sound while there is a camera crew professionally shooting it

[@SitesThatSuck]

@40.01 RIP Tony Gwynn (Mr. Padre) seen here greeting Ted Williams (splendid splinter). Tony died last night (June 16, 2014) and will be remembered along with Williams as 2 of the greatest hitters of all time.@41.02 you can see Tony and Ted share a few words which I can guarantee must of been about hitting a baseball just like they are right now. God bless.

[@cuff1957]

What was the last thing ted williams told his barber? Hey juan just a little off the top please

[@كاظمحوشي-و4ت]

١حدححححج ح

[@dianelandau2337]

Amen a great pee all star game so sweet Ted was

[@unclebobunclebob]

Ted Williams....the REAL John Wayne.

[@mikethomas4875]

Audie Murphy.

[@unclebobunclebob]

Why Audie?

[@bobheck7303]

Yeah, I see it bro!

[@rubenraya3310]

Mexican American legend

[@aaeonkarma3717]

Even Cosners voice couldn't curtail my goosebumps at seeing Willie Mays, and Musial ain't no bum neither!!!

[@KML0224]

I'm no Red Sox fan, but even I loved the intro with Ted Williams around the 36:00 mark.

[@tyler_antle]

I love how Tony Gwynn briefly says "Hey mom" right before the camera pans away from him

[@franklintorrealba8504]

Ted Williams forever. Donna Summer, Larry Walker, Mark Mcgwire, Matt Williams, Samy Sosa, Cal Ripken, Mike Piazza, Ken Griffey Jr, Tony Gwinn, Roger Clemens, Randy Johnson, Steve Carton, Nomar garciaparra, Ernie Banks, Hank Aron, Jimmy Wlliams, Carl Yastrenzky, Reggie Jackson, Curt Schilling, Pedro martinez, Roger Clemens, Barry Larkin, Jim Thome, Willy mays, Kenny Lofton, Al Kaline, Juan Marichal, David Cone, Jeromy Burnitz, Mike Mussina, Jeff Bagwell, Ed Sprague, Jeff Kent, Gary Sheffield, Derek Jeter, Rafael Palmeiro, Ivan Rodrigue

[@ravenr1420]

You spelled multiple names wrong. We didn't really need the entire roster, bro.

[@barrywainwright3391]

Ty for taking the time for making the entire list. It's appreciated.

[@benmiddleton9984]

by far, the best pregame ever. Nothing will ever eclipse this pregame

[@DivineSimply]

All those big, top-of-their-game, world-class ballplayers with the world at their feet, crowding around with their eyes popping out, like Little Leaguers looking for an autograph. That's because they know they just met the greatest hitter who ever lived.

[@BLAZENYCBLACKOPS]

DivineSimply I didn’t know that Babe Ruth was there, lol. Ted was an amazing hitter there’s no doubt about it, but Ruth and Gehrig are the top two on my list, if Gehrig didn’t get sick he could have padded his already insane career stats. Ruth is the greatest baseball player ever because of this, before he was the most dominant hitter of all time he was a beast of a pitcher. In 1916 he was 23-12 with a 1.75 ERA, 40 starts, 9 complete game shutouts and in 323.2 innings pitched he surrendered ZERO, yes ZERO home runs, that to me is an incredible ball player. I’m a Mets fan by the way, not a Yankee fan waxing poetic about my teams historical past.

[@bryanast4336]

@@BLAZENYCBLACKOPS o

[@reilly5351]

The nostalgia!!! I watched this game as a 10 year old with my Grandpa! Incredible memories. Love Baseball!

[@GraniteYeti]

This is by far my favorite all-star game in any sport. As a life long sox fan I was 18 and in tears w Teddy ballgame

[@fx55watchersiren]

The 2021 "Field of Dreams" game sent me (back) here to the beginning of the 1999 All-Star game.

[@CURSEDOUTPRODUCTIONS]

Hahaha 41:36 Ted Williams apologizing to Nomar...does he say "I'm sorry I missed your party but I got loaded"?? Awesome.

[@LJSJIUJITSU]

Wow the more I look back the more I realize McGwire was so juiced to the gills it's pathetic.

[@jimsox881]

yeah but we didn't notice it back then

[@bobheck7303]

He had that wired look, even then you could see it. He was great already, that what bothers me. It's greed. I feel for him.

[@bobopedic2896]

I love fisk but how did he make it over bench?

[@sleepygary2806]

Just cause it was at Fenway

[@daniellinehan63]

Bench was the Best

[@daisysheena]

Who’s here after the passing of the great Hank Aaron? Chills seeing him introduced in pre game ceremonies ..... Hank got a resounding hand. R.I.P.

[@markjohnson9455]

Well earned and pure gentleman.

[@MK-tg5cf]

I love every second of the all century team introduction. Seeing the smiles on those boys faces as they get cheered on for what might be some of their last time. Only thing that hurts me is Mickey and Joe D passed before the all century team was created.

[@deesnuts9225]

What a moment. I had chills the entire time Ted Williams was on the field

[@waltersobchak2691]

"Blockbuster Video Pregame Show" holy crap do I feel old watching this

[@waterbiltudy1528]

Eso rean pelotero Buenos,, sami Sosa y Pedro randii

[@bobheck7303]

With Walter for a first name you got to be old! Love you man....

[@lancethompson9070]

Why was Nolan Ryan not on this team? The G.O.A.T of pitchers in my opinion.

[@joesakic91]

Seeing rival all-stars like Derek Jeter shaking hands and greeting Ted Williams at Fenway is one of the lasting images in sports.

[@thisguy8542]

When Sammy was Black😭

[@davediciccio1336]

All the juice junkies and their inflated numbers. And there stands Pedro with a 2.10 ERA. During 1999/2000 he was as good as anyone ever was.

[@williamweber9390]

Still gives me chills listening to the opening promo, and the ending promo. ESP knowing it happened at Fenway in my state

[@2redsoxrule]

Williams was as American as an American can get. Quite a fisherman in his elder years as well. That All Star Game Ceremony, with the old-timers and infamous steroid era players, is profound. Pitchers and catchers report next month! Let's play ball!

[@tonythetigerII]

Of mexican descent, born in San Diego just across Tijuana, where his parents met. He hid this for many years, as he was afraid prejudice would descend upon him and his mother.

[@tonythetigerII]

Clint, He certainly became a national icon. Having served the nation twice. So I hope you are disqualifying my comment.

[@tonythetigerII]

tonythetigerII Hope you ar NOT .... Sorry about that!

[@bobheck7303]

There's no one that lived I would have loved fishing with more. What a hitter!

[@josecarranza7555]

He was probably born in Mexico but said was born in San Diego. So he was actually Mexican American.

[@PoppiFozzi]

No pitchers of this era can win 30 games because none of them pitch as many innings in a season.

[@RichMansour]

Awesome and easily greatest talent ever assembled in any sport. A shame No Sandy, Yogi or Pete.