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Celebrity sightings at Game 1 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington

Former MLB Pitcher C.C. Sabathia speaks with bystanders on the field prior to game one of the World Series between the Texas Rangers and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023.
Former MLB Pitcher C.C. Sabathia speaks with bystanders on the field prior to game one of the World Series between the Texas Rangers and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. ctorres@star-telegram.com

The Texas Rangers hosted Game 1 of the World Series on Friday and a wide range of celebrities attended the Rangers first World Series game at Globe Life Field.

President and Texas Rangers owner George W. Bush was in attendance and threw out the first pitch to Texas Rangers legend and MLB Hall of Famer Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez.

Bush was the 43rd president of the U.S. and was in Rangers ownership until his political career began.

Rodriguez spent 13 of his 21 seasons with the Texas Rangers where he won the 1999 MVP, 10 Golden Glove Awards and six Silver Slugger Awards.

Cy Young Award winner and 2009 ALCS MVP CC Sabathia was also in attendance. Sabathia won the 2009 World Series with the New York Yankees and made six all-star teams over his 19-year career.

Popular YouTube trick comedy group Dude Perfect also made an appearance taking part in the pregame festivities.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was shown on the jumbotron right before the third inning began.

This story was originally published October 27, 2023 at 7:15 PM.

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Lawrence Dow is a digital sports reporter from Philadelphia. He graduated with a master’s degree in journalism from USC. He’s passionate about movies and is always looking for a great book. He covers the Texas Rangers and other sports.
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