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Richard Nixon at the Washington Senators versus the New York Yankees baseball game on Opening Day. 4/6/69.
How Greedy Owners Screwed D.C. Out of Baseball for 34 Years and Almost Snatched Away the Padres in 1974
On August 8th, 1974, the day Nixon resigned, an article in the Washington Post detailed how D.C. was, yet again, screwed out of baseball by greedy owners. We also narrowly missed landing the Padres for the 1974 season.
Georgetown baseball game
A Look Back in Time: A Baseball Game at Georgetown University in 1900
Take a look back in time to a baseball game being played on the Georgetown University grounds in 1900. See a photo of the game from the Georgetown University Library.
Clark Griffith in 1912
A Look at Clark Griffith's Ridiculously Awesome Checkered Coat from 1912
Thanks to GoDCer Ben for sending in this great photo of Clark Griffith in 1912. Look at the ridiculously awesome checkered coat he's wearing. Check out the photo and learn more at uni-watch.com!
William Jefferson Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton play catch in the Rose Garden. They are practicing for upcoming opening pitch ceremonies that both of them will participate in. 4/3/94.
The Clintons Playing Baseball in the Rose Garden: A Candid Moment from 1994
Relive a candid moment from 1994 with Bill & Hillary Clinton, as they practice for an Opening Day ceremony in the Rose Garden. See the original photo!
Richard Nixon at the Washington Senators versus the New York Yankees baseball game on Opening Day. 4/6/69.
A Look Back at President Nixon at the Senators Opening Day Game in 1969
Take a look back at President Nixon at the Washington Senators versus the New York Yankees baseball game on Opening Day in 1969. See the fun color photograph and learn more about this moment in history.
Jordan Zimmermann in action
Jordan Zimmermann’s Spectacular Performance Pales in Comparison to Walter Johnson’s Scoreless Streak in 1913
Jordan Zimmermann’s stunning 1-0 one-hit victory over the Cincinnati Reds Friday night was an impressive feat, but it pales in comparison to Walter Johnson’s remarkable streak of 55 2/3 consecutive innings without allowing a run in 1913.
Members of the Republican baseball team of the House of Representatives parading around the field at American League Park
The Republican Congressional Baseball Team Parading Around the Field at American League Park in 1926 - Plus, Don't Forget to Watch Ron Paul's Double in 1983!
Take a look back at the Republican Congressional baseball team parading around the field at American League Park in 1926. Plus, don't forget to watch Ron Paul's double in 1983 - and the awesome Houston Astros uniform he's wearing!
Fans outside Griffith Stadium on October 10th, 1924
Exploring the Fascinating Faces in a 1924 World Series Crowd Shot
Step back in time and explore the fascinating faces in a 1924 World Series crowd shot. From African-American men in a sea of white faces to ghostly figures, there's something for everyone!
President Taft at the baseball game in 1912
Exploring the History of William Howard Taft: A Photographic Journey
Explore the history of William Howard Taft with this photographic journey! See images of Taft at the baseball game in 1912 and 1916 and learn more about the 27th president of the United States.
Walter Johnson in 1939
A Special Gift to the Big Train: Six Baseballs Autographed by Six Presidents
Walter Johnson's special gift to the National Baseball Museum at Cooperstown, New York was six baseballs autographed by six presidents: Theodore Roosevelt, William H. Taft, Woodrow Wilson, Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge, and Herbert Hoover. With the exception of those autographed by Roosevelt and Hoover, the balls were thrown out at opening games during Johnson's tenure as star pitcher for the Washington Senators.

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