The gifts that the Cubs organization gave the President must have been pretty damn good because he said it was the best “swag” he’s gotten during his eight years in office.
"best swag i've gotten as President" @POTUS #CubsinDC @ABC7Chicago pic.twitter.com/TQp0jmKCpe
— Dionne Miller (@dmillerabc7) January 16, 2017
So what exactly did that swag include? Anthony Rizzo presented President Obama with the customary white and blue pinstriped “Obama 44” jersey but then threw in an extra gray “Obama 44” road jersey.
Fellow No. 44. #CubsInDC pic.twitter.com/0nVIPe0QjA
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) January 16, 2017
In addition to the jerseys, Obama was given the number 44 tile from the historic Wrigley Field scoreboard, an autographed W flag, and lifetime tickets to Wrigley Field.
Yes, lifetime tickets to Wrigley.
#swag pic.twitter.com/eOqwKRkql5
— Gordon Wittenmyer (@GDubCub) January 16, 2017
Obama's Wrigley pass pic.twitter.com/g3CFHAKTGp
— Gordon Wittenmyer (@GDubCub) January 16, 2017
“… I am the No. 1 #Cubs fan.” –@POTUS#CubsInDC #FlyTheW pic.twitter.com/fklbYfyJPt
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) January 16, 2017
While this care package is without a doubt incredibly awesome, Obama’s last gift may just be the coolest one. It’s ironic it was a gift from a player that is no longer a Cub, but Dexter Fowler did not let that hinder him from giving a gift that is so fitting for a guy like Fowler.
Fowler stayed true to the Chicago-theme of the package and also pushed the brand that he represents, Jumpman, when he gave President Obama a ridiculously awesome pair of customized Jordans.
First Look: @DexterFowler reveals @Jumpman23's presidential pair of Jordans made just for @POTUS. pic.twitter.com/eE4cvovB9p
— The Players' Tribune (@PlayersTribune) January 16, 2017
Let’s hope that this is just the first of many trips the Cubs will make to the White House.
