President Obama honors the Chicago Cubs at the White House (21 images)

President Barack Obama holds up his Chicago Cubs jersey during a ceremony honoring the Cubs in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on January 16, 2017. Next to Obama is co-owner Laura Ricketts and first baseman Anthony Rizzo. At left is manager Joe Maddon. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI

President Barack Obama smiles as Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo presents him with a Chicago jersey during a ceremony honoring the Cubs in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on January 16, 2017. At center is Cubs manager Joe Maddon. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI

President Barack Obama is awarded a "W" banner signed by the Chicago Cubs teams by manager Joe Maddon during a ceremony honoring the Cubs in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on January 16, 2017. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI

President Barack Obama smiles as Chicago Cubs co-owner Laura Ricketts presents him with a lifetime ticket to the Cubs' Wrigley Field during a ceremony honoring the Cubs in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on January 16, 2017. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI