Outfielder Jose Canseco of the Oakland Athletics and Second Baseman Ryne Sandberg of the Chicago Cubs were the leaders of their leagues in the fan votes.

The pregame ceremonies celebrated the 85th anniversary of the Great Lakes Naval Training Station which, as with previous All-Star Games held in Chicago, provided the colors presentation.

The last All-Star Game previously held at Wrigley Field was represented by Ernie Banks who threw out the ceremonial first pitch.

The National League registered just two hits in the contest, the fewest by any team in the history of the All-Star Game.

Manager: Tony La Russa, Oakland Coaches: Jeff Torborg, Chicago White Sox, Frank Robinson, Baltimore, Jim Lefebvre, Seattle Manager: Roger Craig, San Francisco Coaches: Jim Leyland, Pittsburgh Don Zimmer, Chicago Cubs