Author: Presidents Race Fan

I am a huge Washington Nationals fan (and partial season ticket holder) whose son fell in love with the Presidents Race from that first day in July, 2006 when big-headed Teddy first came up short. It's wonderful to think that such a fan-friendly tradition could become established in DC so quickly. Who says DC doesn't have great fans? I hope that our chants of "Let Teddy Win!" during the Presidents Race will continue to add fun and excitement to Nationals Park, and help turn more and more young people into Washington Nationals fans. I started letteddywin.com to have fun and help fuel the fan spirit around the presidents race.

May 18, 2009August 10, 2010

Nationals offer half-price tickets to Teddy fans for this week’s series vs. Pirates

The Washington Nationals have once again released a coupon code “for Teddy’s friends”: Order online at Nationals.com using Coupon Code “TEDDY” and get half-price tickets in select seating sections for this week’s 4-game series vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates. The coupon code is valid only for online orders and may be used to get outfield box … Continue reading Nationals offer half-price tickets to Teddy fans for this week’s series vs. Pirates

May 17, 2009August 21, 2009

Teddy imitates Nats bullpen and collapses

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 … Continue reading Teddy imitates Nats bullpen and collapses

May 17, 2009May 17, 2009

After Preakness, “Philly” #13 runs with the presidents

Barely two hours after Rachel Alexandra wore #13 to become the first filly to win the Preakness Stakes in 85 years, the Washington Nationals presidents race was visited by a surprise fifth participant. Yes, it was another #13 “Philly”, this time a last-minute entrant. The racer appeared in the outfield and wore a Phillies shirt … Continue reading After Preakness, “Philly” #13 runs with the presidents

May 17, 2009June 2, 2011

Teddy races on a Segway, but starts late

Perhaps Teddy Roosevelt has a short memory, having been disqualified in the past for attempting to motor his way to victory. Perhaps he thought his antics would go unchallenged by the light crowd on hand for Saturday’s rain delay make-up game vs. the Phillies. Either way, by the time Teddy entered Nationals Park on a … Continue reading Teddy races on a Segway, but starts late

May 14, 2009May 14, 2009

The Bullpen – A milestone for Half Street

For those saying the Nats need a new Bullpen, help has arrived. Help drowning your sorrows, that is… At 5:00pm Friday, two hours before the Washington Nationals take on the Philadelphia Phillies, The Bullpen will open its doors to the public, with food, drinks, and live music just outside the centerfield gates of Nationals Park. … Continue reading The Bullpen – A milestone for Half Street

May 14, 2009

Screech and the Oriole Bird to kick off Battle of the Beltways at ESPN Zone

The hot-hitting Washington Nationals return to Nationals Park tomorrow to kick off an 11-game homestand that should feature plenty of fireworks, starting with the world champion Philadelphia Phillies and ending Memorial Day weekend with the “Battle of the Beltways” against the Baltimore Orioles. As he did last season, the Oriole Bird will spend the weekend … Continue reading Screech and the Oriole Bird to kick off Battle of the Beltways at ESPN Zone

May 5, 2009September 7, 2010

Sombrero weighs down Teddy on T-Shirt Tuesday

There looked to be plenty of reasons to celebrate at Nationals Park today. The clear skies and rare weekday afternoon start drew folks from their offices to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the Nats and Astros. It was also T-Shirt Tuesday, and the first 10,000 fans received free t-shirts featuring racing president Teddy Roosevelt wearing … Continue reading Sombrero weighs down Teddy on T-Shirt Tuesday

May 5, 2009August 10, 2010

Nationals offer half-price tickets to Teddy fans for today’s t-shirt Tuesday

The Washington Nationals have released a coupon code “for Teddy’s friends”: Order at Nationals.com using Coupon Code “TEDDY” and get half-price tickets in select seating sections for this afternoon’s free “T-Shirt Tuesday” game vs. the Houston Astros. It’s a special Cinco de Mayo T-Shirt Tuesday with a 12:35pm start. The first 10,000 fans will receive … Continue reading Nationals offer half-price tickets to Teddy fans for today’s t-shirt Tuesday

May 4, 2009September 7, 2010

Misspelled Washington “Natinals” jersey auctioned for $8,000

When the Nationals issued misspelled uniforms (spelled “Natinals” instead of Nationals) to two players on April 17, the blogs jumped on it, but I don’t think any of us thought the story would still be making news two weeks later. In fact, with the team getting off to such a rough start, the Washington Nationals’ … Continue reading Misspelled Washington “Natinals” jersey auctioned for $8,000

May 4, 2009May 5, 2009

Teddy & Abe lose relay race vs. George & Tom

On Saturday night, the Washington Nationals racing presidents held a presidents race relay pitting the unlikely team of Teddy Roosevelt and Abe Lincoln vs. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Tom was the anchor runner of the winning team and declared the winner. Not that it mattered for Teddy. Our favorite #26 had ensured defeat by … Continue reading Teddy & Abe lose relay race vs. George & Tom

May 1, 2009May 5, 2009

Presidents race blindfolded. Teddy runs the wrong way.

The Washington Nationals racing presidents surprised the crowd at Nationals Park tonight by emerging from the centerfield gate for the 4th-inning presidents race wearing red blindfolds around their giant heads. Thus the first-ever blindfolded presidents race plunged into chaos from the start. Abe Lincoln jumped out first and crashed into the outfield wall, while poor … Continue reading Presidents race blindfolded. Teddy runs the wrong way.

April 22, 2009April 23, 2009

Teddy and the Nats pause to celebrate Earth Day

Tonight the Washington Nationals celebrated Earth Day at Nationals Park by effectively conserving energy for nine innings. By scattering their six hits over an efficient 2 hours and 30 minutes, the home team wasted an equally efficient seven shutout innings by starter John Lannan. With the score tied 0-0, the door was left open for … Continue reading Teddy and the Nats pause to celebrate Earth Day

April 21, 2009April 22, 2009

Presidents race with hockey sticks, Slapshot sits in as referee

With the Washington Capitals on the road for their playoff series against the New York Rangers, their mascot Slapshot made a guest appearance at Nationals Park tonight, filling in for the Nationals’ own eagle mascot Screech as referee for the 4th-inning presidents race. The racing presidents paid their own tribute to the Caps, running tonight’s … Continue reading Presidents race with hockey sticks, Slapshot sits in as referee

April 20, 2009April 21, 2009

After rain delay, Teddy races with an umbrella

After a 1/2-dozen roster moves, the signing of third baseman Ryan Zimmerman to a long-term contract, and the calling up of rookie Jordan Zimmermann for his first major league start, there was an unusual mood of cautious optimism in the air tonight at Nationals Park. With the sound of thunder booming in the distance, it … Continue reading After rain delay, Teddy races with an umbrella

April 19, 2009

Tom levels Abe in the outfield. George notches win #1.

Perhaps Thomas Jefferson is as frustrated with the Washington Nationals bullpen as the rest of us. On a day when the Nats’ bullpen notched it’s third and fourth blown saves of the 3-game series vs. the Florida Marlins, our nation’s third president took out his frustration on Abraham Lincoln during the 4th-inning presidents race at … Continue reading Tom levels Abe in the outfield. George notches win #1.