Commanders in Chief in the Crowd (5 Moments When Presidents Went to the Ballgame)

U.S. presidents have embraced sports as a way to connect with the American people, as a way to celebrate everyday life in America, and as a way to get things back to normal after crises. Sports have also played a unique role as comforter in times of nationwide pain. This episode, just after Lincoln's birthday and just before Washington's, is all about the relationship between presidents and our sports.

Sports Wax is a weekly documentary that explores sports stories from yesteryear — memories of players, coaches, and teams that takes us back in time. Subscribe to get the Sports Wax newsletter.