Teddy Roosevelt Scratched from Presidents Race, listed as “Day to Day”

Posted on September 6, 2009 by Presidents Race Fan

In an unprecendented turn of events, the Washington Nationals announced during Saturday night’s game that racing president and fan favorite Teddy Roosevelt had been injured during pre-game warmups and would not participate in the presidents race. With the Nationals trailing the Florida Marlins in the top of the 4th inning, the Nationals Park announcer said [...]

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Twitter turns out to be Teddy’s downfall

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Presidents Race Fan

2009 has been a big year for the Washington Nationals Teddy Roosevelt in the world of social media, as the team has made Teddy its official voice on Facebook and Twitter. But last night at Nationals Park, it turned out to be Teddy’s downfall. Teddy had an early lead in the 4th-inning presidents race, then [...]

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Teddy dresses as Santa for Christmas in July

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Presidents Race Fan

It was Christmas in July tonight at Nationals Park, with the U.S. Marines Corps Reserves on hand all weekend collecting toys for the Toys for Tots Foundation; and for a brief time, it appeared that the fans in attendance were in store for an early gift in the form of victory for Teddy Roosevelt. But [...]

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Teddy please don’t curse Drew Storen!

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Presidents Race Fan

A day after picking closer Drew Storen in the first round of the draft, the Washington Nationals signed the #10 overall pick to his first contract and introduced him to the fans at Nationals Park. In a young season that has already had more than its fair share of screw-ups, the quick signing and introduction [...]

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Teddy imitates Nats bullpen and collapses

Posted on May 17, 2009 by Presidents Race Fan

Today at Nationals Park, Teddy Roosevelt did a nice impression of the home team Washington Nationals, staking a big lead and giving his cheering fans much hope, only to collapse in the home stretch. For the home team, the collapse came at the hands of the Philadelphia Phillies, who scored the game-tying and go-ahead runs [...]

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Nats get first victory of the season — Not so for Teddy

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Presidents Race Fan

On a beautiful spring night at Nationals Park, 20,000 fans witnessed a display of the Washington Nationals new power as they grabbed their first victory of the season tonight in an 8-2 drubbing of the Philadelphia Phillies. Alas, Teddy Roosevelt did not join the Nationals in the win column. Unlike opening day, Teddy did participate [...]

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Teddy plays the spoiler on opening day at Nationals Park

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Presidents Race Fan

The largest crowd in Nationals Park history showed up today to witness an opening day game that was filled with promise, but was ultimately jinxed both on and off the field. On the field, some fine performances by the young Nationals roster were eclipsed by dropped balls, errant throws, and hit batsmen, leading ultimately to [...]

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Nats fans need a victory — Will Teddy deliver?

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Presidents Race Fan

The Washington Nationals begin their home season Monday afternoon at Nationals Park against the world champion Philadelphia Phillies, and after an 0-6 start on the road against the Marlins and Braves, the question on the mind of some Nats fans is “Who will win first: The Nationals or Teddy Roosevelt?” In the first three years [...]

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New look for Nationals mascot Screech

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Presidents Race Fan

The Washington Nationals will unveil a “new look” for their mascot Screech this coming Monday, March 2, at ESPN Zone in Washington, DC. In-game host Clint Kouhry and members of the Nat Pack will be on hand for the unveiling. If Screech seems a bit young to be getting a facelift, perhaps it’s because he [...]

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Video from Monday’s presidents race on ice skates

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Presidents Race Fan

Video of the Nationals presidents race on ice skates

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Toe-to-Toe with Presidents Teddy Roosevelt and Stan Kasten at first-ever NatsFest

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Presidents Race Fan

Nationals Park was abuzz with life on this cold winter day as thousands of Washington Nationals fans were drawn to the first annual NatsFest fan fest. For the ticket price of just $10.00, Nats fans were able to wander through the usually-restricted field level concourse, lounge in the home team clubhouse, sit in a $300+ [...]

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Racing president Abe Lincoln muscles in on Obama’s inauguration

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Presidents Race Fan

The name Abraham Lincoln was invoked by commentators and politicians again and again throughout president Barack Obama’s inauguration festivities this week. Abe’s imprint was everywhere — from the concert at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to the bible used to administer Obama’s oath of office. Seeking to boost his image and muscle in on [...]

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Teddy welcomes Barack Obama to Washington

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Presidents Race Fan

It’s a big day here in Washington as Barack Obama takes the oath of office, and as reported last week, Washington Nationals racing president Teddy Roosevelt will be on hand to help celebrate at some of today’s inaugural festivities. Intrepid photographer and presidents race fan Phil Yabut captured the moment with his Pentax as his [...]

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Racing Presidents to Make Inaugural Ball Appearances

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Presidents Race Fan

At least three of the Washington Nationals racing presidents will be making appearances at inaugural events, balls, and galas next week in Washington, DC. For many Obama administration newcomers, it will be a first introduction to this great Nationals tradition, though if the current schedule holds, Barack Obama’s home state of Illinois Inaugural Gala will [...]

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More photos from Teddy’s Marine Corps Marathon race.

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Presidents Race Fan

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