President Richard Nixon 1992 All-Star Baseball Team Selections

President Richard Nixon 1992 All-Star Baseball Team Selections

President Richard Nixon once shared early personal memories of his love for baseball dating as far back as 1925. In 1992, he selected four more All Star squads which were widely published in both sports publications and newspapers. The choices reflected a deep understanding of the game and drew both criticism and praise.

"In baseball, as in life and especially politics, you never know what will happen." - Richard Nixon

Richard Nixon's 1992 All Star Squad 1925 to 1959
Name	Position
Lou Gehrig	First Base
Charlie Gehringer	Second Base
George Kell	Third Base
Phil Rizzuto	Shortstop
Babe Ruth	Outfield
Joe DiMaggio	Outfield
Ted Williams	Outfield
Mickey Cochrane	Catcher
Jimmie Foxx	Designated Hitter
Satchel Paige	Pitcher
Bob Feller	Pitcher
Lefty Grove	Pitcher
Early Wynn	Pitcher
Bobo Newsom	Pitcher
Casey Stengel	Manager
Richard Nixon's 1992 All Star Squad

Richard Nixon's 1992 All Star Squad 1925 to 1959
Name	Position
Johnny Mize	First Base
Jackie Robinson	Second Base
Eddie Mathews	Third Base
Ernie Banks	Shortstop
Stan Musial	Outfield
Willie Mays	Outfield
Mel Ott	Outfield
Roy Campanella	Catcher
Rogers Hornsby	Designated Hitter
Elroy Face	Pitcher
Warren Spahn	Pitcher
Robin Roberts	Pitcher
Carl Hubbell	Pitcher
Dizzy Dean	Pitcher
Branch Rickey	Manager
Richard Nixon's 1992 All Star Squad

Richard Nixon's 1992 All Star Squad 1960 to 1991
Name	Position
Harmon Killebrew	First Base
Bobby Grich	Second Base
Brooks Robinson	Third Base
Luis Aparicio	Shortstop
Carl Yastrzemski	Outfield
Mickey Mantle	Outfield
Reggie Jackson	Outfield
Thurman Munson	Catcher
Rod Carew	Designated Hitter
Luis Tiant	Pitcher
Catfish Hunter	Pitcher
Jim Palmer	Pitcher
Whitey Ford	Pitcher
Rollie Fingers	Pitcher
Billy Martin	Manager
Richard Nixon's 1992 All Star Squad

Richard Nixon's 1992 All Star Squad 1960 to 1991
Name	Position
Willie McCovey	First Base
Joe Morgan	Second Base
Mike Schmidt	Third Base
Maury Wills	Shortstop
Hank Aaron	Outfield
Roberto Clemente	Outfield
Lou Brock	Outfield
Johnny Bench	Catcher
Pete Rose	Designated Hitter
Tom Seaver	Pitcher
Steve Carlton	Pitcher
Sandy Koufax	Pitcher
Juan Marichal	Pitcher
Bob Gibson	Pitcher
Walt Alston	Manager
Richard Nixon's 1992 All Star Squad

Richard Nixon's 1992 All Star Squad "Active in 1992"
Name	Position
Don Mattingly	First Base
Roberto Alomar	Second Base
George Brett	Third Base
Cal Ripken, Jr.	Shortstop
Kirby Puckett	Outfield
Ken Griffey, Jr.	Outfield
Rickey Henderson	Outfield
Carlton Fisk	Catcher
Jose Canseco	Designated Hitter
Jack Morris	Pitcher
Nolan Ryan	Pitcher
Dennis Eckersley	Pitcher
Roger Clemens	Pitcher
Goose Gossage	Pitcher
Tony La Russa	Manager
Richard Nixon's 1992 All Star Squad

Richard Nixon's 1992 All Star Squad "Active in 1992"
Name	Position
Will Clark	First Base
Ryne Sandberg	Second Base
Howard Johnson	Third Base
Ozzie Smith	Shortstop
Tony Gwynn	Outfield
Andre Dawson	Outfield
Darryl Strawberry	Outfield
Gary Carter	Catcher
Bobby Bonilla	Designated Hitter
Lee Smith	Pitcher
Rob Dibble	Pitcher
David Cone	Pitcher
Bret Saberhagen	Pitcher
Dwight Gooden	Pitcher
Tommy Lasorda	Manager
Richard Nixon's 1992 All Star Squad

Did you know that President Richard Nixon attended eleven games while in office? Click the link in this fact to see the actual game dates.

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