The Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League Baseball, and officials from the City of Los Angeles today unveiled the official logo of the 2020 All-Star Game presented by Mastercard that will take place on Tuesday, July 14th at Dodger Stadium. The 91st Midsummer Classic will be the fourth All-Star Game to be hosted by the Dodgers, the third to be played in Los Angeles, the second at Dodger Stadium, and the first since 1980.
Today’s press conference featured a who’s who of dignitaries from MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred to Dodgers President and CEO Stan Kasten to the Mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti to Los Angeles City Councilman Gil Cedillo to Hall of Fame broadcasters Vin Scully and Jaime Jarrin to Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda. Also in attendance were current Dodgers Clayton Kershaw, Kenley Jansen, Cody Bellinger, Justin Turner, Walker Buehler, Max Muncy, Hyun-Jin Ryu, Joc Pederson, and manager Dave Roberts as well as former Dodgers Orel Hershiser, Fernando Valenzuela, Steve Garvey, Ron Cey, and Bill Russell.
The official logo of the 2020 MLB All-Star Game celebrates the golden age of Hollywood. Within the logo, the words “All-Star Game” appear epic as in a dynamic film scroll. The golden logo is contained in the signature hexagon shape found throughout Dodger Stadium. The Club’s iconic Dodger Blue creates the logo’s dimension, while the star features a splash of red reminiscent of the Dodgers’ classic jerseys. Stylistically these icons and colors create a unique Los Angeles theme to MLB’s Midsummer Classic.
Here are some thoughts from some of the dignitaries that were in attendance for today’s press conference:
“Major League Baseball is thrilled to bring the All-Star Game back to Dodger Stadium, one of our game’s marquee ballparks. With the combination of two consecutive World Series appearances, continued success on the field and the anticipation of our 2020 Midsummer Classic, this is a great time to be Dodger fan. On the heels of a terrific 2019 All-Star Week, we look forward to showcasing the very best of our sport and the city of Los Angeles to Baseball fans on a national stage next summer.”
-MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred
“The countdown for 2020 All-Star Week festivities has begun, and we can’t wait to welcome the baseball world to Los Angeles for these great events. We’re excited to not only unveil the official 2020 All-Star logo today, but also our plans for the latest round of Dodger Stadium improvements as we continue to modernize our historic home. We’re looking forward to showing off these fan-friendly enhancements next year.”
-Dodgers President and CEO Stan Kasten
“Hosting the All-Star Game in 2020 will add to an extraordinary legacy of elite competition in our City of Angels. Dodger Stadium is home to some of the most iconic moments in MLB history, and we look forward to writing our next chapter when baseball’s brightest stars take the field next summer for the Midsummer Classic.”
-Mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti
Los Angeles, you ready?
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