President Nixon consulted Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler to verify the spelling of former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jim Konstanty's name. This inquiry was part of the President’s ongoing effort to compile a personal list of baseball greats. Ziegler was tasked with double-checking the spelling to ensure accuracy for the President's records.
On June 27, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler talked on the telephone from 1:36 pm to 1:37 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 026-014 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 26-14 Date: June 27, 1972 Time: 1:36-1:37 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with Ronald L. Ziegler. [See Conversation No. 743-6E] The President’s baseball greats list -Jim Konstanty -Spelling
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