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Mon, Jul 25 2011 15:59:36

The World Champion San Francisco Giants visit the White House

The San Francisco Giants met with President Barack Obama on July 25 to celebrate the team's World Series victory.

  1. Watch Live 1 p.m.: Giants Meet Obama at the White House
    At 1 p.m., Comcast Sportsnet Bay Area will webcast live your San Francisco Giants meeting with President Obama at the White House. Watch below: Jaymee Sire of the cable sports channel is live-blogging now...
    blogs.kqed.org
  2. President Barack Obama greets San Francisco - Media (1 of 15) SF Giants visit the White House
    President Barack Obama greets San Francisco Giants baseball pitcher Brian Wilson in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, July 25, 2011, during a ceremony honoring the 2010 World Series baseball champions.
    sfgate.com
  3. The Giants' official Twitter account - @sfgiants - posted live updates from the event.
  4. SFGiants
    SFGiants@SFGiants
    "Ladies and Gentelman The President of the United States accompanied by Bruce Bochy" #SFGiants #WhiteHoues
    Mon, Jul 25 2011 13:14:40
  5. SFGiants
    SFGiants@SFGiants
    Willie Mays enters right before the president to a standing ovation #SFGiants
    Mon, Jul 25 2011 13:15:15
  6. SFGiants
    SFGiants@SFGiants
    President Obama talking about flying AirForce1 with Willie Mays - "I was the 2nd most important person on that flight" #SFGiants
    Mon, Jul 25 2011 13:17:36
  7. SFGiants
    SFGiants@SFGiants
    President Obama - "Where's the Beard? - I do fear it" #SFGiants #WhiteHouse
    Mon, Jul 25 2011 13:19:49
  8. SFGiants
    SFGiants@SFGiants
    President @BarackObama now giving shout out to Tim Lincecum "After 2 Cy Youngs Everyone understands why he's called The Freak" #SFGiants
    Mon, Jul 25 2011 13:18:52
  9. SFGiants
    SFGiants@SFGiants
    Obama: "Even though this team is a little different, they know how to win...To be a Giant for Life" #SFGiants
    Mon, Jul 25 2011 13:20:45
  10. SFGiants
    SFGiants@SFGiants
    Bruce Bochy now onto to present President @BarackObama with some #SFGiants Gifts - Thanks on behalf of the Team
    Mon, Jul 25 2011 13:22:36
  11. SFGiants
    SFGiants@SFGiants
    Neukom and Sabean now presenting @BarackObama and his family custom baseball gloves #SFGiants
    Mon, Jul 25 2011 13:23:44
  12. SFGiants
    SFGiants@SFGiants
    A #SFGiants autographed jersey #44 - Matt Cain presents an autographed team Bat -
    Mon, Jul 25 2011 13:23:09
  13. SFGiants
    SFGiants@SFGiants
    President @BarackObama now posing with the team and his new @SFGiants jersey #SFGiants
    Mon, Jul 25 2011 13:24:23
  14. SFGiants
    SFGiants@SFGiants
    President Obama now greeting each player with a congratulatory handshake #SFGiants while the band plays Take Me Out to the BallGame
    Mon, Jul 25 2011 13:25:59
  15. Giants pitcher Sergio Romo enjoyed his visit to the White House.
  16. SergioRomo54
    Sergio Romo@SergioRomo54
    Well that visit to the house was pretty darn cool! We all had a good time! And no i wasnt bout to cry nor was i nervous! I enjoy chewing gum
    Mon, Jul 25 2011 13:53:09

  17. The event also was attended by state and local officials from California.

  18. With #SFGiants Brian Wilson @ White House celebration. Fear the Beard! lockerz.com/s/123631601
    GavinNewsom@GavinNewsom
    ·
    Mon, Jul 25 2011 13:41:30
  19. PopB2
    PopB2@PopB2
    @GavinNewsom #SFGiants looks like 2016 dem ticket!
    Mon, Jul 25 2011 14:15:34
  20. alexapnut
    alexapnut@alexapnut
    #SFgiants at the #WhiteHouse, all looking good. but that beard is getting out of control @BrianWilson38!
    Mon, Jul 25 2011 15:12:46
  21. Giants fans enjoyed seeing their team meet the commander in chief.
  22. Chef_RayF
    Chef_RayF@Chef_RayF
    THAT was awesome! I'm actually in tears. #SFGiants
    Mon, Jul 25 2011 13:26:25
  23. kelee2487
    kelee2487@kelee2487
    Obama calls the #SFGiants "Characters with Character"... Love it.
    Mon, Jul 25 2011 14:47:51
  24. luvlydani
    luvlydani@luvlydani
    All of the #SFGiants looked very handsome.Looking sharp in those suits.Nothing hotter than a man in a nice suit,that & a baseball uniform.;)
    Mon, Jul 25 2011 13:48:08
  25. teapotsonfire
    teapotsonfire@teapotsonfire
    I don't care. I felt all giddy and proud when the #SFGiants met obama today. <3
    Mon, Jul 25 2011 14:13:47

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