'One Day in September' uncovers the story of the first All-Star Game, a hidden tale with Philly ties

A new book, "One Day in September," by author Scott Reich, says the first All-Star Game was not in 1933, but in 1917, played in honor of a baseball legend who had Philadelphia ties.

>Tim Murnane played for the Philadelphia A's and others, going on to be a scout, manager, and finally a beloved Boston Globe sportswriter.

>"He advocated for changes that would make the game fairer and more competitive," says Reich. "He was somebody who was trusted by owners and players alike, and certainly readers."

>Murnane died of a heart attack in February of 1917, leaving behind a widow, six kids, and little money.

>Reich says the story of the likes of Ty Cobb, Shoeless Joe Jackson, and Philadelphia manager Connie Mack, who stepped up for a charity game.

>"They took overnight trains on their own dime and wanted to pay it forward to help this guy's family," says Reich.

>The crowd at Fenway Park raised enough to cover the cost of a house and more, a show of the power of sports we still see today, even in our divided times.

>"There is nothing as powerful as standing shoulder to shoulder with somebody, cheering for the same thing, deciding to care about the same thing in the same place for a few hours. It's inherently uniting," says Reich

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