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 … Continue reading Teddy welcomes Barack Obama to Washington
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 … Continue reading Racing Presidents to Make Inaugural Ball Appearances
Teddy Roosevelt is kicking off the new year with a trip to Syracuse, New York, to help welcome the Washington Nationals’ new AAA affiliate Syracuse Chiefs to the Nationals family. This Friday, January 16, marks the Chiefs’ 48th annual “Hot Stove Dinner” — a $50-a-plate event in which fans shmooz with team brass and get … Continue reading Teddy Heads to Syracuse for Friday’s Hot Stove Dinner
It’s safe to say we have a few years to go before baseball is a year-round fixation for any but the most dedicated fans in Washington. Thus this beautiful bell curve documenting the seasonality of visitors to the presidents race blog. Baseball’s winter meetings may yet provide some exciting news about our Nationals, but with … Continue reading What goes up…
This morning, Steven over at the Fire Jim Bowden blog posted his ideas for improving the fan experience at Nationals Park. Some of the ideas may not be practical, but I hope Stan Kasten takes it seriously. Some of the no-brainers include allowing fans to watch batting practice, and calling off the security guards when … Continue reading Ideas to improve the Nationals Park experience
I was intrigued by the Washington Nationals’ announcement today of the new Season Ticket Partner Zone, a matchmaking service where Nats fans looking to share their season tickets or join a current season ticket group can find each other based on factors such as number of games and desired seating location. It’s a great idea … Continue reading New Washington Nationals Season Ticket Partner Zone
New Nationals uniforms were unveiled in a ceremony this afternoon at ESPN Zone in downtown DC. Nationals radio broadcaster Charlie Slowes was on hand along with manager Manny Acta, outfielder Lastings Milledge, and members of the Nat Pack to show off changes which included new home white uniforms and new home red uniforms with minor … Continue reading New Nationals Uniforms
It’s been a busy couple of days for Nationals’ racing president Teddy Roosevelt. After running the entire Marine Corps Marathon race on Sunday, Teddy celebrated his 150th birthday with a party last night at Hudson Restaurant in DC. Patrons posed for photos with the guest of honor, who shared slices of birthday cake for everybody … Continue reading Teddy’s 150th Birthday Party Photos
Teddy Roosevelt turns 150 today, and while presidents race fans here in DC are busy celebrating with big-headed Teddy at Hudson restaurant, Teddy’s namesake bobblehead doll has been on the road again, taking in the World Series. That’s right. Regular readers know I’m a fan of Phil Yabut‘s flickr photoset — “Teddy’s Travels and Travails“, … Continue reading Happy Birthday Teddy!
As reported last week, the Washington Nationals’ own beloved racing president Teddy Roosevelt did in fact enter today’s Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, DC, and finished the race in an incredible 6:26:49. Given that the costume weighs over 40 pounds, it’s a monumental feat to have finished the race at all. Teddy apparently had to … Continue reading Teddy Roosevelt finishes the Marine Corps Marathon!
For those of you were wondering just how you’d celebrate Teddy Roosevelt’s 150th birthday on Monday, look no further than today’s announcement via Facebook that our favorite racing president will be the guest of honor at a birthday bash at Hudson Restaurant at 21st and M Streets NW. The party will go from 8:00pm to … Continue reading Teddy’s 150th Birthday Bash to be held Monday night at Hudson Restaurant in DC
The Washington Nationals have announced that racing president Teddy Roosevelt will participate in the 33rd Annual Marine Corps Marathon this Sunday, October 26 at 8:00am. Sunday’s race happens to be the day before Teddy Roosevelt’s 150th birthday, and if he completes the marathon at his typical racing speed, he might not finish until Monday’s celebration. … Continue reading Washington Nationals’ Teddy Roosevelt to Race in Marine Corp Marathon Sunday
An alert reader and Washington Nationals fan has pointed out that our favorite presidents race loser Teddy Roosevelt will be making a campaign stop at the “Hollywood Vibes Come to K Street” Red Carpet Charity Party on Thursday night at the Lotus Lounge on K Street in Washington, DC. The benefit event supports the Childrens … Continue reading Teddy Roosevelt working the red carpet
Another baseball post-season began today without the participation of the Washington Nationals, but racing president Teddy Roosevelt appears to be keeping himself busy throughout he election season. I wrote in August about Phil Yabut’s Teddy Roosevelt bobblehead doll, whose travels and travails are being documented in a Flickr photoset. Since then, Teddy has continued to … Continue reading Keeping busy in the off-season
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