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rsdsharp

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1. When did the practice begin of having pennant winning managers

Reply to Chasstev365 (Original post)

Tue Jul 11, 2017, 09:51 AM

Jul 2017

lead the All Star Game the next year? I know Connie Mack and (retired) John McGraw managed the 1933 game. However, the Cubs won the pennant in 1935 and 1938. Who managed the National League teams in 1936 and 1939?

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The Chicago Cubs' Joe Maddon will be only the second Cubs manager at the helm of an All Star Game [View all] Chasstev365 Jul 2017 OP

When did the practice begin of having pennant winning managers rsdsharp Jul 2017 #1

Having googled this rsdsharp Jul 2017 #2

Good catch! Chasstev365 Jul 2017 #3