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President Harry S. Truman and Clark Griffith prior to opening 1949 baseball season

2006-363
Accession Number
2006-363
3 3/4 x 4 1/4 inches
Black & White
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NAID 350377032
Keywords
Baseball
Presidents
HST Keywords
Truman - Sports - Baseball - 1949
People Pictured
Griffith, Clark (Clark Calvin), 1869-1955
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
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Associated Press

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Description
President Harry S. Truman tossed the first ball to open the 1949 baseball season. On the right is Clark Griffith, president of the Washington Senators. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society
Date(s)
April 19, 1949