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Colorado Rockies trivia: Do you know these All-Star Game facts?

Jun 9, 2021; Miami, Florida, USA; Colorado Rockies right fielder Charlie Blackmon (19) and his teammates wear a patch for the 2021 MLB All-Star game that was moved from Atlanta to Denver this season, as he walks to the dugout prior to the game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 9, 2021; Miami, Florida, USA; Colorado Rockies right fielder Charlie Blackmon (19) and his teammates wear a patch for the 2021 MLB All-Star game that was moved from Atlanta to Denver this season, as he walks to the dugout prior to the game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /
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ANAHEIM, CA – JULY 13: National League All-Star Ubaldo Jimenez #38 of the Colorado Rockies pitches during the 81st MLB All-Star Game at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 13, 2010 in Anaheim, California. NL defeated AL 3-1. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA – JULY 13: National League All-Star Ubaldo Jimenez #38 of the Colorado Rockies pitches during the 81st MLB All-Star Game at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 13, 2010 in Anaheim, California. NL defeated AL 3-1. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Getty Images) /

Can you name the only Colorado Rockies pitcher to ever start an All-Star Game?

The photo above may have provided a big clue, as the answer is Ubaldo Jimenez, who also holds the distinction of being the only Rockies pitcher to ever throw a no-hitter. The right-hander started for the National League in the 81st All-Star Game, held at Angels Stadium in Anaheim.

Can you name the only Rockies player to ever lead the National League in fan voting in a single year?

That would be Troy Tulowitzki, who received an NL-best 5,349,456 votes in 2014. Tulo would hit a first-inning double off Detroit’s Max Scherzer and go 1-for-3 in the game.

How many Rockies players have been elected by fans to play in the All-Star Game?

The answer is seven. Those players are Nolan Arenado (2017-19), Dante Bichette (1996), Carlos Gonzalez (2013), Todd Helton (2001-03), Troy Tulowitzki (2013-14), and Larry Walker (1997-99).

How many Rockies managers have taken part in the All-Star Game as a manager or coach?

The answer is two. Clint Hurdle managed the 2008 NL squad after leading the 2007 Rockies to the World Series. Hurdle was also a coach for the 2004 NL team while Don Baylor was a coach in 1994 and 1998.

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Finally, can you name the three players who hit home runs during the 1998 All-Star Game in Denver (a 13-8 win for the American League)?

The answer is Alex Rodriguez, Barry Bonds, and Roberto Alomar, who would go 3-for-4 to earn All-Star Game MVP honors.

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