MLB, PEOPLE MAGAZINE AND WHITE SOX ANNOUNCE 30 “ALL-STARS AMONG US”AFTER 1.7 MILLION VOTES ARE CAST

​Kenny Fullman to be Honored at the 2010 All-Star Game on FOX and Featured in Special         Pre-Game Ceremony July 13th at Angels Stadium

CHICAGO – Major League Baseball, PEOPLE and White Sox today announced Kenny Fullman as the White Sox “All-Star” of the “All-Stars Among Us” campaign, which debuted in 2009 and recognizes individuals who are serving their communities in extraordinary ways.  Out of the three “All-Star” finalists representing the White Sox, Fullman from Chicago has been chosen by fans across the nation for his community service through the Amateur City Elite, an inner city high school baseball program designed to mentor young people and help them prepare for college or professional baseball.  Fullman plus the other 29 “All-Stars Among Us,” one representing each MLB Club, will attend and be honored during the pre-game ceremony of the 81st Major League Baseball All-Star Game on July 13 on FOX beginning at 5:00 p.m. PT (8:00 p.m. ET).

Fans across the nation cast 1.7 million votes – more than double the amount of votes from the previous year – at PeopleAllStars.com to select the 30 “All-Stars Among Us” winners out of the pool of 90 finalists who are serving as leaders within their communities.

When Kenny Fullman was 12, his father was shot and killed while trying to break up a gang fight on Chicago's South Side.  Today, Kenny is a full-time Chicago Police officer and head baseball coach at Harlan Academy, as well as the head coach of the Amateur City Elite.

About the 2010 Major League Baseball All-Star Game

The 81st Major League Baseball All-Star Game will be played on Tuesday, July 13th in Anaheim and will feature the best of the American League taking on the top players of the National League. Building up to the excitement of the All-Star Game, Major League Baseball will conduct a wide variety of special events and charitable activities for fans both inside and outside of Angel Stadium of Anaheim. At the ballpark, the events will include Taco Bell All-Star Sunday on Sunday, July 11 featuring the XM All-Star Futures Game and the Taco Bell All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game, and Gatorade All-Star Workout Day on Monday, July 12 featuring the State Farm Home Run Derby on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN Radio. Outside of the ballpark, fans will have an opportunity to experience All-Star Summer through a variety of special events including Major League Baseball All-Star FanFest, the five-day interactive fan festival; the All-Star Game Charity 5K & Fun Run presented by Sports Authority and  Nike, a charity run/walk on a baseball-themed route to benefit four cancer organizations; and the MLB All-Star Red Carpet Show presented by Chevrolet, a free parade of All-Stars through the streets of Anaheim, which will be broadcast on MLB Network. The Midsummer Classic will be televised nationally on FOX, broadcast on ESPN Radio and will be shown around the world by Major League Baseball International. For more information about 2010 All-Star Summer, visit www.AllStarGame.com.

About PEOPLE magazine

PEOPLE revolutionized personality journalism in 1974 and is today the world’s most successful and popular magazine. Each week, the PEOPLE brand brings more than 43 million consumers the latest news, exclusive interviews and in-depth reporting on the most compelling people of our time.  In addition to unparalleled access to the entertainment community, the stories of real-life “Heroes Among Us” remain an essential component of PEOPLE’s editorial approach.  PEOPLE.com is the premier web destination for celebrity news, photos, style and entertainment coverage. With reporters across the globe, PEOPLE is headquartered in New York City.  For more information visit www.people.com.

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For additional information, contact:
Lou Hernandez, Chicago White Sox, (312) 674-5304
Jeff Heckelman or Lauren Verrusio, Major League Baseball, (212) 931-7878
Marnie Perez or Ronde Coletta, PEOPLE, (212) 522-6300
Ronald E. Childs, Flowers Communications Group, (312) 228-8807

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