theatlantic:

U.S. Presidents on Opening Day:

William Howard Taft began a tradition that extends to the present day when he took the mound in Washington in 1910 and lobbed a ball into the catcher’s mitt. Every president since Taft, except Jimmy Carter, has thrown out at least one ceremonial first pitch while in office.

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   Taft: An All American Fatty in Chief

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   U.S. Presidents on Opening Day:...William Howard Taft began a tradition that extends to...

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    William Howard Taft began a tradition that extends to the present day when he took the mound in Washington in 1910 and...

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    I love how he did it in a suit, while holding a top hat.

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    And do the rockaway, now lean back, lean back, lean back, lean back.

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    Except Obama this year! I’m beginning to question just how American he really is…Where’s the birth certificate!?

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    happy opening day!!

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