[1] Played during World War II, receipts from the game were distributed to a fund that provided baseball equipment to members of the armed services.
Pirates pitcher Rip Sewell, infielder Bob Elliott, and outfielder Vince DiMaggio were selected for the National League All-Star squad.
Pirates pitchers Max Butcher and Cookie Cuccurullo were named the NL's batting practice pitchers and Pirates catcher Spud Davis was the NL's batting practice catcher.
Honus Wagner was named an honorary coach, the first time this honor was bestowed in Major League Baseball's All-Star Game.
The National League got four runs in the fifth inning, led by Bill Nicholson's pinch-hit double.