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# See Photos & Video: President Obama Honors The Ravens At The White House

Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Scott Wykoff

President Obama honored the Super Bowl XLVII Champion Ravens Monday at the White House.

The team arrived in DC late in the morning on-board 9 busses for the noon event with the President that was heard live on WBAL.

The Ravens presented President Obama with a jersey during the big event.

You can continue to listen for live coverage on AM 1090 WBAL.

WBAL's team coverage throughout the day will include reports from Keith Mills, Brett Hollander, Scott Wykoff and the Voice of the Ravens Gerry Sandusky.

On the South Lawn, Obama praised the team not only for the goal line stand that sealed its second Super Bowl trophy but its charitable work in Baltimore.

Quarterback Joe Flacco was singled out for winning the Super Bowl's most valuable player - and a miracle touchdown pass at a playoff game in Denver - which helped him win a huge $100 million-plus contract in the off-season. "Good timing with that contract up," Obama said. The graying Obama praised safety Ed Reed for the Super Bowl's only interception, though he noted Reed's sprouting some gray hairs of his own. "You're looking like an old man," Obama said.

And the president cited legendary linebacker Ray Lewis for returning from injury to lead the defense in the playoffs - but only after kidding Lewis that he thought his arm injury came from the motivational dance he performed at every home game. They shared a bear hug after the event.

Ravens executive Ozzie Newsome gave Obama, the 44th president, the traditional team jersey emblazoned "MR PRESIDENT" and the number 44. Obama wished the team luck but warned them they'll face a tough game against his beloved Bears when they visit Chicago next November.

Head Coach John Harbaugh kept his remarks brief but he had a welcome message for the assembled Ravens fans: "I want you to know that we have plans to come back (to the White House) next year."

Obama also praised the players for their charitable work.

"You'll see players spending their Tuesdays - normally their only day off during the season - visiting hospitals and schools and senior centers, and day after day, you'll see a team that loves Baltimore as much as Baltimore loves the Ravens," Obama said.

A brilliant day in DC for the Ravens to visit the White House (WBAL Photo by Scott Wykoff)
The Ravens presented President Obama with a jersey during the big event. (Photo courtesy of WBAL-TV)
The Ravens and the invited guests enjoyed the big day at the White House (WBAL Photo by Scott Wykoff)

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Listen to President Obama honoring the Ravens at the White House today.
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WBAL's Scott Wykoff reports from the South Lawn of the White House as the President honored the Ravens
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As WBAL's Scott Wykoff reports from the White House, Ravens fans were up on their feet as the President honored the Super Bowl champs
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WBAL's Scott Wykoff reports from the White House as President Obama gave a big shout out to the architect of the Super Bowl Champion Ravens and Ozzie Newsome responded in kind
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WBAL's Scott Wykoff reports on one of the lucky Ravens fans who was invited to the White for the purple celebration
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Wykoff also shared his thoughts on the event after the Ravens were honored at the White House earlier this afternoon.
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Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz was also in attendance at the event. He joined Maryland’s News Now to share his experience with the show’s co-host Mary Beth Marsden.
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