This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/11/2025
(Encapsulated PSA/DNA) Offered is a "World Wide Photos" 1949 Type I news service photo of President Harry S. Truman throwing out the first pitch on April 18, 1949. President Truman, who threw left-handed, tossed the first pitch from the Presidential box at Washington's Griffith Stadium on Opening Day of the 1949 baseball season. It turned out to be a good day for the Washington Senators, who beat the Philadelphia Athletics 3-2. The photo measures 8 x 10 inches with "World Wide" stampings on the reverse, as well as a portion of the paper caption. Near Mint condition.