President George Bush Baseball Game Attendance Log

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George Bush was the captain of Yale University's championship college baseball team and he played in the 1947 College World Series. The Yale Bulldogs lost that Series to the University of California Golden Bears on a home run from future Boston Red Sox star Jackie Jensen.

"Why do you love baseball?" - Associated Press Reporter "It's just got everything." - George Bush

President George Bush Baseball Games Attended While In Office
Date / Box	Location	Match Up	Notes
04-03-1989	Baltimore	Orioles 5	Threw out first pitch. Cal Ripken, Jr. hit three run homer off Roger Clemens.
		Red Sox 4
04-25-1989	Anaheim	Angels 1	Threw out first pitch.
		Orioles 8
06-28-1989	Baltimore	Orioles 2	Threw out first pitch.
		Blue Jays 1
08-04-1989	Baltimore	Orioles 4	Stayed nine innings.
		Rangers 6
04-10-1990	Toronto	Blue Jays 2	First President to attend and throw out a first pitch in Canada.
		Rangers 1
07-16-1990	Baltimore	Orioles 7	Threw out first pitch.
		Rangers 6
04-08-1991	Arlington	Rangers 4	Threw out first pitch.
		Brewers 5
05-15-1991	Baltimore	Orioles 3	Went to two innings with Queen Elizabeth.
		A's 6
04-06-1992	Baltimore	Orioles 2	Threw out first pitch with his grandson at Camden Yards opening season.
		Indians 0
07-14-1992	San Diego	N.L. 6	Threw out first pitch with Ted Williams at the 1992 All-Star Game.
		A.L. 13
Date / Box	Location	Match Up	Notes
President George Bush Baseball Games Attendence Log

Did you know that President George Bush's father also played at Yale University and batted fourth on the 1917 Yale varsity baseball team?

While President George Bush was at school in Yale, his nickname from his fellow ball players / Bulldog teammates was 'Poppy'.

President George Bush threw left-handed, batted right-handed, played first base (primarily) and hit .264 during the 1948 season at Yale University.

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