Posted on 03/04/2010 5:15:14 PM PST by Kaslin
Freeper dmd25 gave me a great idea when he posted a few photos from the facts of President Bush’s T-Ball initiative
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2443909/replies?c=433
So I thought I would let us go back into the memory lane and post photos of the T Ball games at the White House which we all enjoyed reading about.
President George W. Bush hosts a White House Tee Ball (t-ball) game on the South Lawn between the Waynesboro, Virginia Little League Challenger Division Sand Gnats (Blue Team) vs. the East Brunswick, New Jersey Babe Ruth Buddy Ball League Sluggers (Red Team) September 22, 2002.
President George W. Bush greets Kevin Fulcher, Jr., 7 year old son of WHCA Tech. Sgt. Kevin Fulcher, Sr., during a White House Tee Ball (t-ball) game on the South Lawn between the Waynesboro, Virginia Little League Challenger Division Sand Gnats (Blue Team) vs. the East Brunswick, New Jersey Babe Ruth Buddy Ball League Sluggers (Red Team) September 22, 2002.
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Bush hosts Tee Ball on the South Lawn with The Fort Belvoir Little League Braves of Fort Belvoir, Virginia and the Naval Base Little League Yankees of Norfolk, Virginia, June 23, 2003.
Wow, this group of pics just brought a huge smile to face and put tears in my eyes.
President George W. Bush hosts Tee Ball on the South Lawn with The Oriole Advocates Challengers of Marley Area Little League of Glen Burnie, Maryland and The Ridley Police Challengers of Leedom Little League, Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, July 27, 2003.
My son is at practice right now too, he’s 13, but I sure do miss those t-ball games.
Sometimes when I’m walking to dog at the park I stop and watch one. Those little ones are sooooooo cute!!!!
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President George W. Bush stands for the singing of the national anthem with representatives of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League Players Association during the opening ceremony for the last game of the 2003 White House South Lawn Tee Ball season Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003. The AAGPBL gave more than 600 woman the opportunity to play professional baseball from 1943 to 1954.
A little slugger from Kalamazoo, Mich., takes his hit under the expert gaze of Honorary Commissioner and Baltimore Orioles great Cal Ripken and Olympic Gold Medalist and Honorary Third Base Coach Dot Richardson during the last game of the White House South Lawn Tee Ball season Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003.
The first basemen from the Hamilton Little Lads Cal Ripken League of Hamilton, N.J., makes a play during a fast-paced game against the Milwood Little League of Kalamazoo, Mich., during the last game of the 2003 White House South Lawn Tee Ball season Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003.
A runner with the Hamilton Little Lads of Hamilton, N.J., waits to make her next move with her honorary base coach Dolly White, former fielder with the Fort Wayne Daises and the Kenosha Comets, during the last game of the 2003 White House South Lawn Tee Ball season Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003. Ms. White played professional baseball with the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League Players Association, which operated from 1943 to 1954.
From your lips to God’s Ears.
Yeah, I know
President George W. Bush and Honorary Commissioner Cal Ripken present a little leaguer with a warm congratulations and an autographed baseball after playing the last game of the 2003 White House South Lawn Tee Ball season Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003.
I wonder if Sarah Palin would have a hockey rink and pee wee hockey on the South Lawn??? You betcha!
President Bush starts off the first game of the 2004 White House Tee Ball season with the pledge of allegiance June 13, 2004. Standing with the President are members of Girl Scout Troop.
Kicking off the fourth season of White House Tee Ball, President Bush speaks during the first game of the 2004 season June 13, 2004. President Bush started the league to encourage foster a spirit of teamwork and service in America's youth
A Devil Dog cheers as a teammate rounds first base during the first game of the 2004 White House Tee Ball season June 13, 2004. 
A little league Cardinal flies to second base during the first game of the 2004 White House Tee Ball season June 13, 2004. The Bolling Air Force Base Little League Cardinals and the Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station Devil Dogs met on the field for a decisive battle, in which both teams earned signed baseballs from the President and hotdogs.
Suited up in red, the Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station Devil Dogs prepare for their turn at bat during a game against the Bolling Air Force Base Little League Cardinals June 13, 2004. The Devil Dogs hail from Havelock, N.C., and the Cardinals are from Washington, D.C.
During the game, President Bush spends a few moments with a little league fan during the first game of the 2004 White House Tee Ball season June 13, 2004.
She probably would
President George W. Bush stands with Cal Ripken Jr. for the National Anthem at Tee Ball on the South Lawn at the White House on Sunday July 11, 2004.
President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush watch the Challenger Phillies of M.O.T. Little League from Middletown, Delaware take on the Challenger Yankees of Lancaster County Little Leagues from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania at Tee Ball on the South Lawn at the White House on Sunday July 11, 2004.
Former Major League pitcher Jim Abbott congratulates a player from the Challenger Phillies from Middletown, Delaware at Tee Ball on the South Lawn at the White House on Sunday July 11, 2004.
A player from the Challenger Phillies from Middletown, Delaware celebrates receiving a baseball from President George W. Bush and Cal Ripken Jr. at Tee Ball on the South Lawn at the White House on Sunday July 11, 2004.
Ewwwww....Now I gotta go wash my eyes!
President George W. Bush is joined by Barry Larkin, White House Tee Ball Commissioner of the Game and Young Marines as they stand for the National Anthem Sunday, June 26, 2005, during "Tee Ball on the South Lawn."
The cheers are for the kids Sunday, June 26, 2005, as the Black Yankees of Newark, N.J., take on the Memphis Red Sox of Chicago at "Tee Ball on the South Lawn."
Shaquana Smith of the Jackie Robinson South Ward Little League Black Yankees of Newark, N.J., swings at the ball Sunday, June 26, 2005, during "Tee Ball on the South Lawn."
Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings is on her toes as she declares safe at first Naji Loggins of the Newark (New Jersey) Black Yankees after Naji singled during "Tee Ball on the South Lawn."
Everyone's on the move as the Memphis Red Sox from Chicago score against the Black Yankees of Newark during "Tee Ball on the South Lawn" Sunday, June 26, 2005.
Shaquana Smith holds onto her hat as she runs to President George W. Bush and White House Tee Ball Commissioner Barry Larkin after her Memphis Red Sox played the Black Yankees of Newark during Sunday's "Tee Ball on the South Lawn."
Taylor Paige Nevils of South Side Little League Memphis Red Sox from Chicago, peers up at Dugout, the Little League mascot, during a T-ball game on the South Lawn Sunday, June 26, 2005.
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