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EPISODE · Jul 13, 2026 · 7 MIN

'One Day in September' chronicles how baseball's All-Star Game was born

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Baseball's best will showcase their talents on the field in Philadelphia during MLB's All-Star Game. What fans might not know is that the game traces its origins back to an event in Boston more than a century ago. The little-known chapter in baseball history is the subject of a new book, "One Day in September." Jeffrey Brown sat down with author Scott Reich for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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