#PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM PROFESSIONAL#

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Jackie Robinson, Roberto Clemente and Babe Ruth were also honored posthumously. Mariano Rivera in 2019 by President Donald TrumpД«erg declined the award but it was accepted on his behalf posthumously.Babe Ruth in 2018 by President Donald Trump.Vin Scully in 2016 by President Barack Obama.

Yogi Berra in 2015 by President Barack Obama.Ernie Banks in 2013 by President Barack Obama.Stan Musial in 2010 by President Barack Obama.Buck O'Neil in 2006 by President George W.Frank Robinson in 2005 by President George W.Roberto Clemente in 2003 by President George W.Hank Aaron in 2002 by President George W.Ted Williams in 1991 by President George H.W.Jackie Robinson in 1984 by President Ronald Reagan.Joe DiMaggio in 1977 by President Gerald Ford.Moe Berg in 1945 by President Harry Truman, as an award for war service.

#PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM PROFESSIONAL#

The Presidential Medal of Freedom has been awarded to twelve former professional baseball players and one announcer significantly, four of them are former Negro League players.

Bush at the White House on November 9, 2005 Hall of Famer Frank Robinson receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President George W.

Presidential medal of freedom