President Gerald Ford Baseball Game Attendance Log

President Gerald Ford Baseball Game Attendance Log

Gerald Ford served in the United States Navy during World War II then went home and began practicing law. Grand Rapids, Michigan had their own All-American Girls Professional Baseball League team called the Chicks and Gerald Ford was a regular fan.

"The gals (AAGPBL) played hard and skillfully and put on a good show." - Gerald Ford

President Gerald Ford Baseball Games Attended While In Office
Date / Box	Location	Score	Notes
04-09-1976	Arlington, TX	Rangers 2	Threw out 1^st two-pitches then left missing eleven-inning pitcher duel.
		Twins 1
07-13-1976	Philadelphia, PA	N.L. 7	1976 All-Star Game. Threw righty to Johnny Bench then lefty to Carlton Fisk.
		A.L. 1
President Gerald Ford Baseball Games Attendence Log

Gerald Ford took his future-wife Betty on dates to All-American Girls Professional Baseball League games in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Did you know that in December 1974, President Gerald Ford signed a bill allowing girls to play in the Little League?

Soon-to-be President of the United States Gerald Ford personally witnessed Hank Aaron hit career home run number 714 on April 4, 1974.

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