President John F. Kennedy Baseball Game Attendance Log

President John F. Kennedy Baseball Game Attendance Log

John F. Kennedy simply loved sports. He was an avid fan of his hometown Boston Red Sox, but never had a chance to attend one of their games while in office. He was well known for his official appointment of a scorekeeper and stat advisor which he affectionately titled 'Undersecretary of Baseball.'

"I'm leaving you in first place." - John F. Kennedy

President John F. Kennedy Baseball Games Attended While In Office
Date	Location	Match Up	Notes
04-10-1961	Washington, D.C.	Senators 3	Threw out first pitch.
		White Sox 4
04-09-1962	Washington, D.C.	Senators 4	Threw out first pitch at new D.C. Stadium.
		Tigers 1
07-10-1962	Washington, D.C.	A.L. 1	1962 All-Star Game.
		N.L. 3
04-08-1963	Washington, D.C.	Senators 1	Threw out first pitch.
		Orioles 3
President John F. Kennedy Baseball Games Attendence Log

Did you know that President John F. Kennedy sat through every inning of every game he was able to attend during his presidency?

President John F. Kennedy had a staff member named Dave Powers act as his official 'Undersecretary of Baseball'.

The April 9, 1962, game that President John F. Kennedy attended was the grand opening of the new twenty-three million dollar D.C. Stadium.

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