November 1, 1976

1969-76 AL All-Star team


Catcher | Thurman Munson, Yankees

First base | Boog Powell, Orioles

Second base | Rod Carew, Twins

Third base | Sal Bando, Athletics

Shortstop | Bert Campaneris, Athletics

Left field | Roy White, Yankees

Center field | Bobby Murcer, Yankees

Right field | Reggie Jackson, Athletics

Starting pitchers | Jim Palmer, Orioles

2. Bert Blyleven, Twins
3. Gaylord Perry, Cleveland
4. Wilbur Wood, White Sox

Reliever | John Hiller, Tigers

Toughest omission | Graig Nettles, Cleveland, Yankees



Best outfield | 1969 Orioles: Frank Robinson, Paul Blair, Don Buford

Best double play combination | 1969 Red Sox: Rico Petrocelli and Mike Andrews

October 29, 1976

1969-76 NL All-Star team


Catcher | Johnny Bench, Reds

First base | Willie McCovey, Giants

Second base | Joe Morgan, Astros and Reds

Third base | Mike Schmidt, Phillies

Shortstop | Dave Concepcion, Reds

Left field | Willie Stargell, Pirates

Center field | Cesar Cedeno, Astros

Right field | Bobby Bonds, Giants

Utility player | Pete Rose, Reds

Starting pitchers | Tom Seaver, Mets

2. Phil Niekro, Atlanta
3. Bob Gibson, Cardinals
4. Ferguson Jenkins, Cubs

Reliever | Mike Marshall, Expos and Dodgers

Toughest omission | Steve Carlton, Cardinals, Phillies



Best outfield | 1969 Pirates: Roberto Clemente, Willie Stargell, Matty Alou

Best double play combination | 1974-76 Reds: Joe Morgan and Dave Concepcion