Major League Baseball was still recovering from a strike that canceled the World Series when the 1995 All-Star Game was held in the scorching Texas heat at the Rangers’ new ballpark in Arlington.

Buck Showalter, the manager of the American League team at the time, vividly recalls the extreme heat during the game and the importance of the event for baseball’s return to normalcy.

“I think the All-Star Game was a reminder that we’re back to normalcy, so to speak, and that you could trust our game again,” Showalter reflected.

The game featured 15 future Hall of Fame players, including Rangers catcher Ivan Rodriguez, who received a warm ovation from the crowd. Rodriguez’s stellar play further ignited the audience’s excitement.

Fast forward to today, and Pudge Rodriguez serves as an ambassador for the All-Star Game, which now takes place in the nearby Globe Life Field with a retractable roof, ensuring a comfortable experience for players and fans.

The 1995 game ended with a 3-2 victory for the National League, highlighted by solo home runs and strong performances from future Hall of Famers.

While the old stadium still stands, it no longer hosts MLB games and has undergone transformations to accommodate other sports leagues.

The All-Star Village at the former ballpark showcases memorabilia and allows fans to relive the historic event from 1995.

The game-time temperature for the 1995 game was a scorching 96 degrees, leading to over 100 people seeking treatment for heat-related issues.

Despite the intense heat, the All-Star Game in 1995 marked a significant moment in baseball history and paved the way for future events in Arlington.