As has become tradition for the prior year's World Champions, the Phillies visited the White House today to be recognized by the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama.The President lauded the Phils for being "a team that never gave up." He also paid tribute to Harry Kalas: "Harry left us as he lived -- in the ballpark, preparing to call another game for his beloved Phillies. And I know a season without the warm comfort of his voice is difficult, but I also know this, that Harry is here with us in spirit today and he is proud of all of you."
Jimmy Rollins, serving as the team's spokesman, presented the President with a personalized Phillies jersey and a baseball autographed by the entire team.
Evidently, the President had known the Sarge on somewhat of a personal nature from before, I am not quite sure of their relationship.
ReplyDeleteWe had heard someone in Obama's family is friends with someone in the Matthews' family. (Sarge lived in Chicago for a a time in the mid-'80s).
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