1984 ALL-STAR GAME

The History of the 1984 Midsummer Classic

After that devastating loss to the American League the year before, the Nationals were determined to get back on the winning track. Unlike the American League scoring derby that took place the year before, pitching was the talent showcased in this game.

There were fifty-four All-Star Games to date and only four times in it's history had a pitcher struck out the entire side. This year Fernando Valenzuela, Dwight Gooden, and Bill Caudill all accomplished the feat to guarantee the National League's victory.

The National League scored in the first as Steve Garvey singled and went to second when Reggie Jackson misplayed the ball. Dale Murphy followed with a single to left and Garvey headed for home, bowling over Lance Parrish at the plate for a 1-0 lead. George Brett tied it with a home run in the top of the second and the National League went ahead again on Gary Carter's homer in the bottom of the inning. After that, it was all pitching and another National League win.

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"Maybe the American Leaguers will experience some of the same frustrations we all experience here (Candlestick Park) during the regular season. At least I hope so." - 1984 All-Star Catcher Gary Carter

1984 All-Star Game

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Game Number 55
Date / Box Score 07-10-1984
Location Candlestick Park
Attendance (Rank) 57,756
M.V.P. Award Gary Carter
Starting Pitchers Dave Stieb Charlie Lea
Managers Joe Altobelli Paul Owens
Coaches Sparky Anderson Tommy Lasorda
Tony LaRussa Chuck Tanner
Honorary Captains Hank Greenberg Willie McCovey

1984 All-Star Game

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League 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
American 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 2
National 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 x 3 8 0
Dave Stieb (L)
   Jack Morris (3rd)
   Richard Dotson (5th)
   Bill Caudill (7th)
   Willie Hernandez (8th)
Charlie Lea (W)
   Fernando Valenzuela (3rd)
   Dwight Gooden (5th)
   Mario Soto (7th)
   Rich Gossage (9th)
George Brett (2nd)
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Gary Carter (2nd)
Dale Murphy (8th)

1984 All-Star Game A.L. Roster

1984 American League All-Star Squad

1984 American League All-Star Squad

Tony Armas Boston Red Sox OF Did Not Play
Buddy Bell Texas Rangers 3B
Mike Boddicker Baltimore Orioles P Did Not Pitch
6. George Brett Kansas City Royals 3B
2. Rod Carew California Angels 1B
Bill Caudill Oakland Athletics P
Alvin Davis Seattle Mariners 1B
Richard Dotson Chicago White Sox P
Dave Engle Minnesota Twins C Did Not Play
Damaso Garcia Toronto Blue Jays 2B
Alfredo Griffin Toronto Blue Jays SS
Rickey Henderson Oakland Athletics OF
Willie Hernandez Detroit Tigers P
5. Reggie Jackson California Angels OF
8. Chet Lemon Detroit Tigers OF
Don Mattingly New York Yankees 1B
Jack Morris Detroit Tigers P
Eddie Murray Baltimore Orioles 1B
Phil Niekro New York Yankees P Did Not Pitch
7. Lance Parrish Detroit Tigers C
Dan Quisenberry Kansas City Royals P Did Not Pitch
Jim Rice Boston Red Sox OF
3. Cal Ripken, Jr. Baltimore Orioles SS
9. Dave Stieb Toronto Blue Jays P Starting Pitcher
Jim Sundberg Milwaukee Brewers C
Andy Thornton Cleveland Indians 1B
Alan Trammell Detroit Tigers SS Injured
1. Lou Whitaker Detroit Tigers 2B
4. Dave Winfield New York Yankees OF

1984 All-Star Game N.L. Roster

1984 National League All-Star Squad

1984 National League All-Star Squad

  Joaquin Andujar St. Louis Cardinals P Injured
  Bob Brenly San Francisco Giants C
7. Gary Carter Montreal Expos C
  Chili Davis San Francisco Giants OF
  Jody Davis Chicago Cubs C
3. Steve Garvey San Diego Padres 1B
  Dwight Gooden New York Mets P
  Rich Gossage San Diego Padres P
1. Tony Gwynn San Diego Padres OF
  Keith Hernandez New York Mets 1B
  Al Holland Philadelphia Phillies P Did Not Pitch
9. Charlie Lea Montreal Expos P Starting Pitcher
  Mike Marshall Los Angeles Dodgers OF Did Not Play
  Jerry Mumphrey Houston Astros OF
4. Dale Murphy Atlanta Braves OF
  Jesse Orosco New York Mets P Did Not Pitch
  Tony Pena Pittsburgh Pirates C
  Tim Raines Montreal Expos OF
  Rafael Ramirez Atlanta Braves SS Did Not Play
  Juan Samuel Philadelphia Phillies 2B Did Not Play
2. Ryne Sandberg Chicago Cubs 2B
5. Mike Schmidt Philadelphia Phillies 3B
8. Ozzie Smith St. Louis Cardinals SS
  Mario Soto Cincinnati Reds P
6. Darryl Strawberry New York Mets OF
  Bruce Sutter St. Louis Cardinals P Did Not Pitch
  Fernando Valenzuela Los Angeles Dodgers P
  Tim Wallach Montreal Expos 3B
  Claudell Washington Atlanta Braves OF
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baseball almanac fast facts

Twenty-one total strikeouts (ten by the American League pitchers and eleven by the National League pitchers) occurred during the 1984 Midsummer Classic—setting a new All-Star record.

The three pitchers to achieve the rare pitching feat described in the introduction were Fernando Valenzuela, Dwight Gooden and Bill Caudill. Those who came before them were:

All-Star Pitchers Who Stuck Out The Side
(Through the 1984 All-Star Game)
Johnny Sain N.L. 1948 All-Star Game
Bobby Shantz A.L. 1952 All-Star Game
Gene Conley N.L. 1955 All-Star Game
Jerry Reuss N.L. 1980 All-Star Game

Did you know that the appearance by Dwight Gooden—who was leading the league in strikeouts with one-hundred thirty-three—during the fifth inning of this game was an All-Star record as he was only nineteen years old when he took the mound?