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Was Josh Hamilton's insane home run derby the greatest All-Star moment in Rangers history?

Editor's note: This Associated Press story originally published during All-Star Weekend 2008.

NEW YORK - With a dazzling display of power Monday night, Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton hit a record 28 homers in the first round of the All-Star Home Run Derby at Yankee Stadium before he was beaten by Minnesota's Justin Morneau in the final.

Morneau topped a tired Hamilton, 5-3, in the last round, giving him the derby title. But the night belonged to Hamilton.

Back from drug and alcohol addiction that derailed his career, Hamilton broke Bobby Abreu's mark for one round.