Pictures: Inside the Chicago Cubs’ Trip to the White House
Juan Hinojosa was one of those fortunate enough to attend the Chicago Cubs’ recent celebratory trip to the White House. Juan, a lifelong Cubs fan, took some amazing photos of the event. Here’s just a selection (click the pictures to enlarge):
Before the ceremony started, second basemen Ben Zobrist shared a laugh with Jimmy Buffet:
Manager Joe Maddon and catcher David Ross arrive:
After 108 years, the Cubs have a trophy:
The team awaits the arrival of the President:
President Obama welcomes and congratulates the Cubs:
The President addresses the team:
Team architect and President of Baseball Operations speaks after the real President:
If the Cubs had made a commemorative jersey last time they won the World Series, it would have been presented to Teddy Roosevelt and had the number 26 on the back:
President Obama and entire Obama family received a ticket for life to Wrigley Field:
-Juan Hinojosa