109-Year-Old Veteran Throws Out Orioles' Opening Day Pitch

Arthur Green, who has witnessed the Orioles' entire modern history, was named the team's 2026 Mo Gaba Fan of the Year.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 2:39pm

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A 109-year-old veteran who served in two wars, Arthur Green, threw out the first pitch for the Baltimore Orioles' 2026 season opener against the Minnesota Twins. Green, who has been an Orioles fan since the team relocated to Baltimore in 1954, was honored as the team's 2026 Mo Gaba Fan of the Year, allowing him to serve as the "10th man" at the home opener.

Why it matters

The Orioles' decision to have Green, a lifelong fan and war veteran, throw out the first pitch on Opening Day is a heartwarming gesture that celebrates the team's history and connection to its loyal fanbase. Green's story highlights the enduring passion of baseball fans, even those who have witnessed decades of the sport's evolution.

The details

At 109 years old, Arthur Green is believed to be the oldest person to ever throw out a first pitch at a Major League Baseball game. Green previously threw a pitch at an Orioles game in August 2023, when he was 106 years old. His daughter, Myra, said that was the "happiest day of his life." This year, Green was named the Orioles' 2026 Mo Gaba Fan of the Year, an honor that allowed him to serve as the team's "10th man" at the home opener.

  • Arthur Green threw out the first pitch for the Orioles' 2026 season opener on March 27, 2026.
  • Green previously threw a pitch at an Orioles game in August 2023, when he was 106 years old.

The players

Arthur Green

A 109-year-old veteran who served in two wars and has been a lifelong Baltimore Orioles fan since the team relocated to the city in 1954.

Myra Green

The daughter of Arthur Green, who said that her father throwing out the first pitch in 2023 was the "happiest day of his life."

Baltimore Orioles

The Major League Baseball team that relocated from St. Louis to Baltimore in 1954 and has a long history of loyal fans like Arthur Green.

Mo Gaba

The Orioles' fan of the year award is named after Mo Gaba, a longtime Orioles superfan who passed away in 2020 at the age of 14.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

Arthur Green's story is a heartwarming reminder of the enduring power of sports fandom and the ability of teams to connect with their most loyal supporters, even those who have witnessed decades of the game's history.