[2] Starting with this All-Star Game, both "O Canada" and "The Star-Spangled Banner" would be sung as part of the annual pregame ceremonies.

The American League roster included 7 future Hall of Fame players, denoted in italics.

[2][3] The National League roster included 5 future Hall of Fame players, denoted in italics.

[2][5] Following the pattern of many of the previous All-Star Games, the NL scored first and early, putting up two runs in the bottom of the first inning.

[6][7] The National League added two more runs in the bottom of the third inning, with Catfish Hunter pitching in relief.

[6][7] The lone AL run came in the top of the third inning, with Tom Seaver pitching for the NL in relief of Randy Jones.