The most thrilling homers in All Star history was considered to the game played in 1941 All Star game. The game held at Briggs stadium, Detroit . Ted Williams was hitting .405 and was considered as the most popular hitter. He launched the game. Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio went on to recover the marks before the end of the '41 season. Joe Cronin, Dom DiMaggio, Bobby Doerr, Jimmie Foxx, and Ted Williams were the names that well represented the Red Sox. In the fourth inning Williams hit an RBI double. In the bottom of the ninth the American League was trailing 5-3. After two singles when the first batter was out, a walk, and an RBI groundout, Williams came to the plate. For the game-winning homer he drilled the ball into the right field stands. This game was one of the higher scoring in the All Star history. A significant conclusion, strong hitting and great pitching was showcased in this game. In All Star history this was the first game that ended with the first walk-off homer. American League won the game by the score of 7-5.
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