The Locker Room - S5 Ep 4 | Why the White House: Would you Go?

May 30, 2024 · 24m 48s
The Locker Room - S5 Ep 4 | Why the White House: Would you Go?
Description

1600 Pennsylvania Avenue,  we dive deep into the longstanding tradition of sports champions visiting The White House. From its origins to its evolution over the decades, we explore why this...

show more
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue,  we dive deep into the longstanding tradition of sports champions visiting The White House. From its origins to its evolution over the decades, we explore why this ritual holds such significance in American culture. We'll discuss the honor and controversy that have surrounded these visits, as well as funny moments.

Join us as we examine notable instances where athletes and teams have accepted or declined invitations based on their stance towards the current sitting president. Noteworthy examples include:

Las Vegas Aces (WNBA) - Mulitple visits after their back to back WNBA Championships.

New England Patriots (NFL) - Multiple visits following their Super Bowl victories, including during the presidencies of George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump.

Golden State Warriors (NBA) - A visit after their 2015 NBA Championship win during President Barack Obama's tenure, but a decline during Donald Trump's presidency after their 2017 and 2018 championships.

Clemson Tigers (NCAA Football) - A visit in January 2019 after winning the College Football Playoff National Championship. Fast Food visit. 

Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL) - Multiple visits over the years, celebrating their Stanley Cup victories during the presidencies of George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump.

Should sports teams continue to partake in this tradition, or has its time passed? Tap in as we talk about this unique intersection of sports, politics, in "Why the Whitehouse".


For more Black in Sports additional content on our podcast see below:
linktree: https://linktr.ee/blackinsports |
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/blackinsports |
YouTube - @blackinsports |
Instagram - @blackinsports |
Twitter - @blackinsports |
Website - https://www.blackinsports.com/ |
 
Thank you & we appreciate you!


#awardwinningpodcast #bestsportspodcast #blackpodwinner #fortheculture #blackinsports #sportsbusiness #podcast #tellingblackstories #blackowner #Blackeffect #sportsbiz #blackinsports #blackinsportspodcast #BlackPlayersForChange #sportsnews #blackowned #blackmedia #HBCU #blackpodcastmatter #blackmen #blackeffect #thelockerrooom #thewhitehouse #champion 
show less
Information
Author Black In Sports
Website -
Tags

Looks like you don't have any active episode

Browse Spreaker Catalogue to discover great new content

Current

Podcast Cover

Looks like you don't have any episodes in your queue

Browse Spreaker Catalogue to discover great new content

Next Up

Episode Cover Episode Cover

It's so quiet here...

Time to discover new episodes!

Discover
Your Library
Search