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Cubs visit White House: Fowler to present President Obama with custom Jordans

The Chicago Cubs visited the White House on Monday afternoon to celebrate their first World Series championship in 108-years.

Dexter Fowler, now a member of the St. Louis Cardinals, is expected to present President Obama with a customized pair of Jordan sneakers. The team will also present him with a Cubs jersey, as part of sports teams' tradition at the event.

Anthony Rizzo, who wears No. 44 for the Cubs, is expected to be the team's spokesman.

Obama is a well-known White Sox fan and is expected to make several jokes about his fandom when he welcomes the Cubs.