President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull engaged in a casual discussion regarding baseball history, specifically reflecting on the physical stature and aging of players like Ralph Branca and Bobby Thompson. The conversation transitioned into a brief review of the President's upcoming schedule. Manolo Sanchez joined the meeting briefly toward its conclusion, though the discussion remained informal throughout.
On October 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Stephen B. Bull, and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:40 pm and 12:45 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 797-015 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 797-15
Date: October 13, 1972
Time: Unknown between 12:40 pm and 12:45 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Stephen B. Bull.
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Ralph Branca and Bobby Thompson
-Age and size
-Bull’s experience
-Ebbetts Field
-New York Giants-Brooklyn Dodgers rivalry
The President's schedule
Bull left at an unknown time before 12:45 pm.
Manolo Sanchez entered and left at an unknown time before 12:45 pm.This transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.