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William Howard Taft was President of the United States during the early 20th century. He was noted for his immense weight.[1]
The town of Hartsfield's Landing first predicted the winner of the United States presidential election during Taft's presidential run.[2]
As President, Taft was heavily involved in the growing sport of baseball. He was the founder of the seventh inning stretch.[3] In 1910, Taft was the first President to throw out the first pitch at a Washington Senators game.[4]
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- ↑ "I hope they made fatty practice." from Memorial Day
- ↑ "Hartsfield has accurately predicted the winner in every Presidential election since William Howard Taft." from Hartsfield's Landing
- ↑ "William Howard Taft, who was the founder of the seventh inning stretch wherein we sing 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame'" from Hartsfield's Landing
- ↑ "First one to throw out the first pitch, William Howard Taft in 1910." from Memorial Day