Famous Opening Pitches

Former president George W. Bush throws the ceremonial first pitch for the Japan Series professional baseball match between the Yomiuri Giants and Nippon Ham Fighters at the Tokyo Dome stadium Nov. 3. Bush is in the country for a two-day private visit.
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