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The Irish American baseball legend who introduced the concept of the opening day pitch by the President of the United States.James Robert, “Jimmy,” McAleer, the youngest of eight children, was born in Ohio on July 10, 1864. He gained fame and notoriety for being a player, manager, and stockholder in Major League Baseball who assisted in establishing the American League. Apart … [Read more...] about Jimmy McAleer’s Opening Day Legacy