Claim: The 1951 All-Star Game was awarded to the Philadelphia Phillies, but the game was moved to Detroit's Briggs Stadium to coincide with the city's celebration of the 250th anniversary of its founding.
Evidence: The 1951 game was originally awarded to the Philadelphia Phillies. Although the National League was scheduled to host the game in '51, the game was moved to Detroit. The game was held on July 10, 1951, at Briggs Stadium in Detroit, Michigan the home of the Detroit Tigers of the American League. The City of Detroit was celebrating the 250th anniversary of its founding in 1701 and requested to host the year's All-Star Game.