Former President Harry S. Truman Throws Opening Pitches
In this split photo, former president Harry S. Truman is shown throwing the opening pitches at Municipal Stadium for two consecutive baseball games between the Kansas City Athletics and the Detroit Tigers. The left photo is from the season opener, which the Athletics won. The right photo is from the following day, which the Tigers won. Seated near Mr. Truman on the right is Del Webb, owner of the New York Yankees.