Article: MAYOR BLOOMBERG, MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL COMMISSIONER SELIG ANNOUNCE 2008 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL ALL-STAR GAME TO BE PLAYED IN HISTORIC YANKEE STADIUM IN ITS FINAL SEASON

The office of the New York City Mayor issued the following press release:

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Commissioner of Major League Baseball Allan (Bud) H. Selig today announced that Yankee Stadium will host the 2008 Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game, the first Midsummer Classic played in New York City since 1977. The 79th All-Star Game will serve as one of the highlights of the last season that the Yankees will play in the current Yankee Stadium, before the team moves to its new home in 2009. Deputy Mayor for Economic Development and Rebuilding Daniel Doctoroff, President and CEO of NYC Big Events and Chief Marketing Officer Maureen Reidy, New York City Sports Commissioner Ken ...

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