Back to the Kansas City Royals Newsfeed

The history of All-Star games in Kansas City

The Midsummer Classic is a chance for the game’s stars to shine. Kansas City has hosted three All-Star games, let’s take a look back at them.

July 11th, 1960, Municipal Stadium, Kansas City

The 28th annual All-Star game was the first All-Star game to ever be played in Kansas City. It occurred on Monday July 11th, 1960 and featured 17 future members of the Hall of Fame and three more who arguably deserve to be enshrined (Roger Maris, Minnie Minoso and Vada Pinson).