Model T and Basball

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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Bob McDonald-Federal Way, Wa. on Saturday, June 29, 2013 - 10:57 pm:

The Seattle Mariners today had there "turn back the clock" game to 1909. In the reinactment they had a Model T deliever President Taft to to his seat before the game. I don't know if it was a T or not our Cable connection was down until the 2 inning. Will look for a picture in the paper tommorow. Just saw a replay and there a little out of date ,it was a 26-7 Coupe ( o well it was a T.)

Bob


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Royce in Dallas TX on Saturday, June 29, 2013 - 11:20 pm:

President Taft weighed about 400 pounds. I don't think he would fit in a Model T coupe!

I think this is a Pierce town car, maybe 1909:


Packard, about 1907:


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Wayne Murray - Anacortes, WA on Sunday, June 30, 2013 - 02:45 am:

Bob, I believe Walt Berdan was using his T Coupe to haul Taft at the old ball game. W


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Walt Berdan, Bellevue, WA on Sunday, June 30, 2013 - 12:16 pm:

It was my coupe and the "President Taft" look alike was a pretty good representation. A rather portly gentleman who bears a striking resemblance. The Mariners weren't particularly concerned that in 1926 Taft was a Chief Justice of the Supreme Court rather than the sitting president. He very effectively filled the passenger area and had a bit of a challenge getting in but all was well for taking him out to throw the first pitch.

The game poster shows my Coupe with a few of the players.

Mariners Poster

Walt


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Warren Henderson on Sunday, June 30, 2013 - 12:48 pm:

Bob & Walt, I'm with Royce about the original President Taft, he would not be able to get into a coupe. However great photos and Thank you for sharing.

Happy motoring, Warren


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Bob McDonald-Federal Way, Wa. on Sunday, June 30, 2013 - 12:51 pm:

Thanks Walt, great picture.Must get one of the posters.

Bob


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