President Kennedy threw out the first pitch in several baseball games while in office.

In this April 10, 1961 black-and-white file photo, President John F. Kennedy makes the throw to open the big league baseball season in Griffith Stadium in Washington.

President John F. Kennedy winds up to throw out the first pitch to inaugurate the 1962 American League season and D.C. Stadium in Washington on April 9, 1962. D.C. Stadium later became known as RFK Stadium, named after Kennedy’s brother Robert.

July 10, 1962, President John F. Kennedy attends the 32nd All-Star Baseball Game in D.C. Stadium, throws out first ball.

President Kennedy throws out the first pitch on opening day of baseball, April 8, 1963. Washington DC, Senators versus Orioles.

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