Calvin Coolidge and the Washington Senators' 1924 World Series

The Washington Senators only had 6 winning seasons in their first 23 years in the American League, but the summer of 1924 would be different.

President Calvin Coolidge threw out the first pitch on opening day and lent the Senators some of his trademark "Coolidge Luck." The Senators stormed to the World Series and faced the New York Giants in an epic Game 7.

As the President and First Lady looked on, Walter Johnson pitched the Senators to victory. The winning run scored on a grounder to third that took a mysterious hop and went into left field. Coolidge Luck had struck again!

The White House Historical Association is celebrating Calvin Coolidge' presidency in 2015. Learn more about Coolidge and the history of the White House at WhiteHouseHistory.org

Footage from the Library of Congress and the Prelinger Archives.