Woodrow Wilson throws the ceremonial first pitch at a 1916 opening day game at Griffith Stadium. The tradition of a president opening the baseball season dates back to the early 20th century and connected the sport to national life. At the time, baseball was firmly established as a major part of American culture, drawing large crowds and serving as a shared pastime across the country.
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