Ted Williams and President George H.W. Bush Signed Baseball.

WILLIAMS, Ted; President George H.W. Bush [Gerald R. Ford].

$3,500.00

Item Number: 148389

White House:, 1991.

Rare Rawlings Official Major League Baseball signed in full by the 41st president of the United States, President George H.W. Bush, on a side panel with Red Sox Legend Ted Williams signed in full on the sweet spot and dated 11/18/91. The baseball was signed at the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony held at the White House on November 18th, 1991. First Lady Betty Ford was honored at the event by President Bush. In fine condition. Housed in a plastic case and stand. From the Collection of President Gerald R. Ford and First Lady Betty Ford. A unique piece of history.

During his presidency, George H. W. Bush frequently invoked baseball as a symbol of American values, using the sport’s language and ethos to frame political discourse around fairness, perseverance, and national identity. His visible affinity for the game—rooted in his collegiate experience as captain of the Yale baseball team—allowed him to connect with the public through ceremonial first pitches and support for youth baseball initiatives, reinforcing his image as a leader grounded in traditional American culture. Ted Williams played his entire Major League Baseball career as a left fielder for the Boston Red Sox from 1939 to 1960. He was widely regarded as one of the greatest hitters in baseball history, combined exceptional athletic skill with a scientific approach to batting that redefined offensive strategy in the sport.