Downtown in Cleveland in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

All-Star MVP

July 8, 1997

— Greatest Moments in Progressive Field History —

All-Star MVP Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 19, 2021

1. All-Star MVP Marker

Inscription. Sandy Alomar Jr. thrills the Cleveland crowd and captures All-Star Game MVP honors, hitting the game-winning homer for the American League in front of hometown fans.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is July 8, 1997.

Location. 41° 29.833′ N, 81° 41.069′ W. Marker is in Cleveland, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County. It is in Downtown. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East 9th Street and Larry Doby Way, on the left when traveling north. Marker is embedded in the walkway at the Cleveland Indians Progressive Field north entrance, in front of Gate C-2. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2401 Ontario Street, Cleveland OH 44115, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bob Feller (here, next to this marker); First Division Title Since 1954 (here, next to this marker); Frank Robinson (here, next to this marker); Thome Hits Longest Homer (here, next to this marker); 1954 American League Champions (here, next to this marker); World Series Victory Drought Ends (here, next to this marker); Larry Doby (here, next to this marker); Tony Pena Heroics (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cleveland.

Also see . . . Hometown hero Sandy Alomar Jr. homers in All-Star MVP performance

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. Alomar was the first Cleveland player to hit a home run in the All-Star Game since Rocky Colavito in 1959. Additionally, he was named MVP. Alomar was the first Indian to be so recognized and the first player in major-league history to win the award in his home park. “This is a dream I don’t want to wake up from,” said Alomar. “You probably only get one chance to play an All-Star Game in your home stadium.” (Submitted on October 15, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 19, 2021

2. All-Star MVP Marker

Progressive Field Gate C-2 in background.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 15, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.