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RFK Stadium/Nationals vs Phillies

RFK Finale The last ever baseball game to be played at RFK Stadium in Washington DC was the Washington Nationals vs Philadelphia Phillies

Pregame Preparations Grounds crew finishing the pre game field preparations.

Final Game at RFK September 23, 2007 matchup between the Washington Nationals and the Philadephia Phillies.

Final Game at RFK Last ever baseball game at RFK Stadium.

DC Mayor DC Mayor Adrian Fenty on hand for pre-game festivities.

Mayor Fenty DC Mayor Adrian Fenty with a VIP guest before the game.

Signing Autographs An unidentified Nationals player signs autographs for fans before the game.

National Anthem Singing of the National Anthem before the start of the game.

National Anthem I love how fireworks shoot off during the "bombs bursting in air" portion of the National Anthem.

Washington Legends Ryan Zimmermann (11) chats with Frank Howard during pregame festivities.

D'Angelo Jimenez (6) stands at the shortstop position while former Washington Senators alumni shortstop Ran Hansen stands with him.

Shortstop Legends D'Angelo Jimenez (6) stands at the shortstop position while former Washington Senators alumni shortstop Ran Hansen stands with him.

Washington Alumni Current National and recent call up, Justin Maxwell (16) stands in the left field with Senators alumni Chuck Hinton.

Fred Valentine Washington Senators alumni Fred Valentine tips his cap to the home crowd while Austin Kearns (25) and Nook Logan (7) look on.

Story Time Washington Senators alumni Fred Valentine gives advice to Nook Logan (7) and Ausin Kearns (25) before the start of the game.

Dick Bosman, the pitcher who started the Washington Senators final game in 1971 takes the mound to throw out the final Ceremonial First Pitch at RFK.

Ceremonial First Pitch Dick Bosman, the pitcher who started the Washington Senators final game in 1971 takes the mound to throw out the final Ceremonial First Pitch at RFK.

Play Ball! Joel Hanrahan (38) of the Nationals pitches to Jimmy Rollins (11) of the Philadelphia Phillies in the top of the first inning.

RFK Stadium View of the stadium towards left field.

RFK Stadium View of the stadium towards the playing field.

RFK Stadium View of the home plate area and stands. Good size crowd on hand for the RFK finale.

Three of the four racing presidents. Only one missing was Teddy who was already over at the new stadium waiting for the others to arrive!

President's Race Three of the four racing presidents. Only one missing was Teddy who was already over at the new stadium waiting for the others to arrive!

Washington Wins! George Washington won the final President's Race at RFK Stadium.

Heading Out Presidents heading back to their locker room for the final time at RFK Stadium.

The Closer Washington Nationals' closer, Chad Cordero (32) waits for the signal from the catcher.

Box Score Chad Cordero would go on to strike out Jayson Werth to end the final game at RFK Stadium.

Thanks! Nationals thanking their fans with this sign on the outfield wall.

Final Pitch Jayson Werth (28) of the Philadelphia Phillies is about to strike out to end the final baseball game at RFK Stadium.

Teddy! Teddy makes a post-game appearance!

Digging the Plate Nationals ground crew members digging up Home Plate to be relocated to the new Nationals Park for the 2008 season!

Nationals ground crew members digging up the Pitchers Rubber on the pitcher's mound to be relocated to the new Nationals Park for the 2008 season!

Digging Up the Rubber Nationals ground crew members digging up the Pitchers Rubber on the pitcher's mound to be relocated to the new Nationals Park for the 2008 season!