Braves honored at White House for ‘21 World Series title
President Biden Hosts MLB Champions The Atlanta Braves At The White House WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 26: U.S. President Joe Biden poses with a jersey gifted to him by the Atlanta Braves as he welcomes the 2021 World Series champion team to the White House, September 26, 2022 in Washington, DC. The Braves defeated the Houston Astros in six games. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
By Edgar Treiguts, WSB Radio
It is a time-honored tradition for championship teams in many sports – a trip to the White House to celebrate a title. And today, the Atlanta Braves had their opportunity.
On Monday morning, President Joe Biden hosted the Braves at a White House ceremony, alongside other Atlanta leaders.
President Biden Hosts MLB Champions The Atlanta Braves At The White House WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 26: Alex Anthopoulos (L), President of Baseball Operations for the Atlanta Braves and Brian Snitker, Atlanta Braves Manager, give a custom jersey to U.S. President Joe Biden as Biden welcomes the 2021 World Series champions Atlanta Braves to the White House, September 26, 2022 in Washington, DC. The Braves defeated the Houston Astros in six games. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
President Biden Hosts MLB Champions The Atlanta Braves At The White House WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 26: Atlanta, Georgia Mayor Andre Dickens waves as U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during an event with the 2021 World Series champion Atlanta Braves at the White House September 26, 2022 in Washington, DC. The Braves defeated the Houston Astros in six games. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
President Biden Hosts MLB Champions The Atlanta Braves At The White House WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 21: U.S. President Joe Biden receives an Atlanta Braves jersey from Braves Manager Brian Snitker (C) and Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos (L) while welcoming the 2021 World Series champion team to the White House, September 26, 2022 in Washington, DC. The Braves defeated the Houston Astros in six games. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
President Biden Hosts MLB Champions The Atlanta Braves At The White House WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 21: U.S. President Joe Biden talks with a young Atlanta Braves fan after welcoming the 2021 World Series champion team to the White House, September 26, 2022 in Washington, DC. The Braves defeated the Houston Astros in six games. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
President Biden Hosts MLB Champions The Atlanta Braves At The White House WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 26: U.S. President Joe Biden poses with a jersey gifted to him by the Atlanta Braves as he welcomes the 2021 World Series champion team to the White House, September 26, 2022 in Washington, DC. The Braves defeated the Houston Astros in six games. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Biden President Joe Biden poses for photographs during an event celebrating the 2021 World Series champion Atlanta Braves, in the East Room of the White House, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) (Evan Vucci)
Biden Atlanta Braves President and CEO Terry McGuirk laughs as President Joe Biden speaks during an event celebrating the 2021 World Series champion Atlanta Braves, in the East Room of the White House, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) (Evan Vucci)
Atlanta Braves honored at White House US President Joe Biden (L) listens to Atlanta Braves chairman Terry McGuirk speak in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on September 26, 2022, during a celebration for the Atlanta Braves following their 2021 World Series championship. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images) (MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)
Atlanta Braves honored at White House US President Joe Biden delivers remarks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on September 26, 2022, as he hosts a celebration for the Atlanta Braves following their 2021 World Series championship. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images) (MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)
Biden President Joe Biden holds up a jersey during an event celebrating the 2021 World Series champion Atlanta Braves, in the East Room of the White House, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in Washington. From left, Braves President of Baseball Operations Alex Anthopoulos, manager Brian Snitker, Biden, and Braves President and CEO Terry McGuirk. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) (Evan Vucci)
Atlanta Braves honored at White House US President Joe Biden is presented an Atrlanta Braves jersey in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on September 26, 2022, as he hosts a celebration for the Braves following their 2021 World Series championship. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images) (MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)
Atlanta Braves honored at White House
Atlanta Braves honored at White House
Atlanta Braves honored at White House
Atlanta Braves honored at White House
Atlanta Braves honored at White House
Atlanta Braves honored at White House
Atlanta Braves honored at White House
The visit was in celebration of the team’s 2021 World Series victory over the Houston Astros.
The ceremony was scheduled for 11:45 a.m. in the East Room, hours before the team opens a series in Washington D.C. against the Nationals.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, and U.S. Reps. Buddy Carter and Nikema Williams were also in attendance.
The Braves’ 2021 World Series championship was the franchise’s first since 1995.
Last week, our partners at The Atlanta Journal Constitution reported that the Braves gathered to name a street at the Battery after Tim Lee, the late chairman of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners who is credited with bringing the team to the county.