WATCH Dr Anthony Fauci is greeted with boos while throwing the first pitch at New York Yankees game × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Baseball MLB News WATCH Dr Anthony Fauci is greeted with boos while throwing the first pitch at New York Yankees game By Aashna Modified 19 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Dr. Anthony Fauci was booed when he threw out the first pitch at the New York Yankees v Seattle Mariners game on August 9. Dr. Anthony Fauci is the chief medical advisor to the U.S. president and the person in charge of battling the pandemic in the country. On August 9, he threw out the ceremonial first pitch for the second game of the series between the New York Yankees and the Seattle Mariners. Dr. Anthony Fauci was booed. Ari Hoffman@thehoffatherFauci booed while throwing out first pitch at Mariners game in SeattleAt least he has worked on his pitching since last time1157243Fauci booed while throwing out first pitch at Mariners game in SeattleAt least he has worked on his pitching since last time https://t.co/9QqX8YUGwy “Fauci booed while throwing out first pitch at Mariners game in Seattle At least he has worked on his pitching since last time” – Ari Hoffman Fauci was invited to the baseball park to accept the Hutch Award. He received a mixed reception when introduced. Matt Markovich@mattmarkovich#Anthonyfauci gets mixed reception when introduced to throw out the first pitch at @Mariners vs @Yankees game in #seattle13429#Anthonyfauci gets mixed reception when introduced to throw out the first pitch at @Mariners vs @Yankees game in #seattle https://t.co/V9Wom7f0rI "#Anthonyfauci gets mixed reception when introduced to throw out the first pitch at @Mariners vs @Yankees game in #seattle" - Matt Markovich The award was established in 1965 in memory of manager and former MLB pitcher Fred Hutchinson, who passed away from lung cancer. An active MLB player who "best symbolizes the fighting attitude and competitive desire" of Hutchinson receives the honor annually. Only two non-players have ever received the honor, including Fauci. Jimmy Carter, a former U.S. president, was the first. Dr. Larry Corey, a colleague, lifelong friend, and former president of Hutchinson, hosted Fauci. Fauci stated regarding COVID-19 during a conversation at the center that "we are expecting another surge in the fall." New York Yankees v Seattle Mariners Fauci threw out a ceremonial first pitch to Seattle manager Scott Servais before Tuesday's game. The pitch was far better than when he threw out the first pitch in Washington in July 2020. Lookout Landing@LookoutLandingDr. Fauci’s first pitch. Servais caught it and then had Fauci sign his mask after.76645Dr. Fauci’s first pitch. Servais caught it and then had Fauci sign his mask after. https://t.co/SjOf4alLtE "Dr. Fauci’s first pitch. Servais caught it and then had Fauci sign his mask after.” – Lookout Landing After catching the first pitch, Servais asked Fauci to sign a facemask. Anthony Fauci was felicitated with the highest civilian award In 2008, President George W. Bush awarded Dr. Fauci the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his work on an AIDS relief program called PEPFAR. The Medal is the highest civilian award in the United States. Dr. Anthony Fauci served under President Donald Trump during the COVID-19 pandemic as a lead member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force. After Joe Biden was elected, Fauci became Biden's chief medical advisor and one of the team's leaders on the White House COVID-19 Response Team. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Jodi Whisenhunt × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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