April 9 in Minnesota Twins History: John F. Kennedy throws out the first ball to open the baseball season at new $23-million District of Columbia Stadium (1962)

On April 9, 1962 — President John F. Kennedy throws out the first ball to open the baseball season at new $23-million District of Columbia Stadium. Keeping a Laotian prince waiting in the White House. Despite raindelay, a record Washington crowd of 42,143 shows up to see Senators pitcher Bennie Dani

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