The 34,821 fans who packed Nationals Park Saturday night got an unexpected thrill during the 4th inning presidents race, as 426-time loser Teddy Roosevelt made an exciting late charge after emerging last out of the starting gate. Though Teddy barely failed to catch front-runner Thomas Jefferson, the exciting charge by Teddy got the crowd on … Continue reading Video: Teddy Roosevelt avoids disqualification by losing
It’s officially the last month of the season, which means time is running out for Teddy Roosevelt to notch his first win in 2011. Friday night’s series opener vs. the New York Mets might have been his best chance. The Rough Rider was running a solid race, passing Abe Lincoln on the warning track and … Continue reading Video: Teddy nearly takes win #1 in series opener
The Washington Nationals’ racing presidents were in Buffalo, New York Thursday night as the Nats’ AAA affiliate Syracuse Chiefs took on the Buffalo Bisons. The presidents’ exhibition appearance usurped Buffalo’s usual mid-game race between a chicken wing, celery, and blue cheese. With Roosevelt in the lead mid-race, the Bisons’ giant Buffalo chicken wing ran onto … Continue reading Video: Teddy distracted by giant Buffalo chicken wing
This you have to watch. Twitter was all abuzz Wednesday after we told the story of the very lucky Jennie Kushlis, who’s fiance’, Matt Hendrickson, raced Teddy Roosevelt to win her affections. Here now is the incredible video of the whole thing, compiled for the couple by Emma Patti Photography. It’s pure joy: If you’d … Continue reading Full Video: Presidents Race Marriage Proposal at Nationals Park
Give credit to the Nationals’ racing presidents. These guys get around. This week, the Rushmores decided to use the team’s current road trip as an excuse to hit the road themselves. No, they didn’t follow the team south to Atlanta. They went in the opposite direction, touring Canada and upstate New York on their way … Continue reading Racing presidents invade Canada, visit Buffalo tonight
LET TEDDY WIN 