Among the many traditions of baseball’s opening day is the ceremonial first pitch thrown by the President, an enduring recognition of the game’s status as the national past time. As the new season gets under way, here’s a look back at presidential opening-day pitches through the years.

Among the many traditions of baseball’s opening day is the ceremonial first pitch thrown by the President of the United States, an enduring recognition of the game’s status as the national pasttime. As the new season gets under way across the nation, here’s a look back at presidential opening-day pitches through the years. Pictured, President Calvin Coolidge in 1925.