March 1 in Los Angeles Angels History: former President Dwight Eisenhower jokes with the Angel players (1961)

March 1, 1961 – Six weeks after leaving the Oval Office, former President Dwight Eisenhower jokes with the Angel players prior to an intra-squad game. Ike will sit in the dugout with the newly established expansion team during its five-inning scrimmage.

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Source: Historical record

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