Per MLB.com, Kennedy made two attempts at the throw. The first pitch fell short of the open mitt of Rice, and he happily asked for another chance that did not make it much farther.
Kennedy was diagnosed with brain cancer in May 2008 and has suffered several setbacks since his return to office, most notably his collapse at President Obama's inauguration luncheon in January, as reported by ABC News.
@soxanddawgs, a Boston sports blogger based in Connecticut, posted a video of the pre-game festivities that can be seen here.
Not only were the Boston faithful eager to cheer on Kennedy's tosses, but Twitterers across the nation were also impressed and encouraged by his efforts:
levydr (Washington, D.C.): Just heard Caroline Kennedy is sitting in a luxury box with Ted K. Of all days to miss being at Fenway for Sweet Caroline...
vulgarjazzwords (West Virginia):Ted Kennedy throwing the first pitch at Fenway and, God Bless him; if I get to that age, that health, that I throw that way, put me down.
wind4me (Denver, Co.): Watching Sen Ted Kennedy make the first pitch was priceless
only1thatcan (Jacksonville, FL): On NBC news they showed Ted Kennedy throwing out the 1st... awww He's too cute! His GranthFather Honey Fitz threw out the 1st pitch in 1918!
heatherjeanhd even though I hate the Red Sox, Ted Kennedy throwing out the first pitch at Fenway is very moving
