1957 Washington Senators Opening Day - President Eisenhower Throws Out First Pitch Original TYPE I Photo

On April 15, 1957, the Washington Senators opened their season against the Baltimore Orioles at Griffith Stadium.The Orioles, Billy Loes got thewin over Camilo Pascual 7-6President Dwight D. Eisenhower threw out the first pitch as a smiling VP, Richard Nixon stands to his left and Senators manager, Chuck Dressen (hidden behind Ike) stands to the President's right.This crystal clear original 8x10 inch TYPE I photo is stamped on back by noted photographer, Robert F. Kniesche of the Baltimore Sun with his handwritten caption on the back.About:Robert Francis Kniesche (1906-1976) was an internationally renowned Baltimore photographer. He worked for the Baltimore Sunpapers from the mid-1920s, becoming Chief of Photography for twenty years. A WWII Navy lieutenant commander and pilot, he founded WMAR-TV's photographic department in 1947. Charter member of the National Press Photographers Association, his award-winning works were exhibited worldwide and locally at prestigious venues including the Baltimore Museum of Art.Wonderful one-of-a-kind shot!