At Wrigley Field, President Ronald Reagan throws out two ceremonial first pitches prior to the Cubs’ 10-9 loss to the Pirates. ‘Dutch’, a former play-by-play announcer, then participates in the broadcast with Harry Caray, spending the first inning and a half in the WGN booth.

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On September 30, 1988 — At Wrigley Field, President Ronald Reagan throws out two ceremonial first pitches prior to the Cubs’ 10-9 loss to the Pirates. ‘Dutch’, a former play-by-play announcer, then participates in the broadcast with Harry Caray, spending the first inning and a half in the WGN booth.

 

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Sources:
Baseball Reference September 30
National Pastime September 29
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