1949 MLB All-Star Game featuring Stan Musial and Joe DiMaggio Highlights
The 1949 Major League Baseball All-Star Team featured prominent players, selected by the Baseball Writers Association, with seven first-timers and two repeat selections. Stan Musial made his fifth appearance, while Ted Williams was an All-Star for the eighth consecutive year. The roster includes names such as George Kell from the Detroit Tigers at third base and Phil Rizzuto representing the New York Yankees at shortstop. Catcher Roy Campanella played for the Brooklyn Dodgers, while Jackie Robinson also represented Brooklyn at second base. Notable pitchers included Joe Page and Ellis Kinder from the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, respectively. Ted Williams and Ralph Kiner were recognized for their outfield positions, highlighting the strong representation of the Boston Red Sox.