Maker: George H. Sosnak
Date Made: April 9, 1962
Medium: India ink on manufactured baseball
Dimensions: Diameter: 3 inches
A baseball decorated in ink with scenes of the opening day game between the Washington Senators and Detroit Tigers which was played on April 9, 1962, including that of President Kennedy throwing out the game ball. Also depicted on the ball are the box score and lineup. The baseball is inscribed to Ed Rohan from President John F. Kennedy.
Gift of Ed Rohan
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum