All-Star buzz is throughout Pittsburgh. We made our way down to the Strip District, which reminds me somewhat of the South Street area of Philadelphia. We had dinner at Primanti Bros., and after years of reading about it and seeing it featured on travel shows, I can say it’s even better than it looks. Yes, the sandwiches have cole slaw (actually health slaw as it’s a vinegar-based slaw than a mayo-based slaw), tomatoes AND French fries in the sandwich. Certainly not the kind of meal to ear on a daily basis, but it’s all part of the fun of being in the Steel City for the big event.

It’s been 30 years since last I went to the All-Star game. That was back in Philadelphia when the game was there to commemorate the bicentennial. Now, I am at the other end of the Keystone State, in Pittsburgh, for the MLB All-Star game and all the festivities that go with it—Fanfest, Home Run Derby, Futures Game, etc…

We’re the sort of whackos who are not only going to the MLB All-Star Game, we’re then off to Toledo for the AAA All-Star Game.

The trip started off on a high note when we ran into Fergie Jenkins at Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix. Jenkins was my hero when I was a young baseball fan and it was a thrill to actually say hello and wish him luck as he coaches one of the Futures Teams tomorrow. After we landed, I was told Tom  Seaver also was on the plane; hmmm.. he must have changed, because I sure missed him