Photos: President Obama’s sports legacy

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Photos: President Obama’s sports legacy

President Barack Obama served for eight years as the nation’s first fan.

President Obama served for eight years as the nation’s first fan. He’s attended numerous sporting events, incorreclty predicted the NCAA Tournament and recognized more sports figures than any other U.S. president.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 12: U.S. President Barack Obama holds a basketball given to him by the 2014 NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs during an event in the East Room at the White House, January 12, 2015 in Washington, DC. President Obama honored the Spurs for winning their fifth NBA championship by beating the Miami Heat in game five with a 104-87 victory. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 14: This commemorative trophy was presented to President Barack Obama by the National Basketball Association 2012-2013 champion Miami Heat during an event at the White House January 14, 2014 in Washington, DC. This is the second year in a row the team won the championship and made a trip to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON - MAY 27: U.S. President Barack Obama (R) is presented with a plaque of a bracket by coach Mike Krzyzewski (L) of the Duke Blue Devils during a Rose Garden event May 27, 2010 at the White House in Washington, DC. Obama hosted the NCAA men basketball champions to honor their 2009-2010 season. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 23: U.S. President Barack Obama waves a Louisville Slugger baseball bat presented to him by the Louisville Cardinals, the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Champions, during an event in the East Room of the White House July 23, 2013 in Washington, DC. The Louisville Cardinals defeated the Michigan Wolverines in the championship game by a score of 82-76. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

CORONADO, CA - NOVEMBER 11: U.S. President Barack Obama watches the NCAA men's college basketball Carrier Classic between the Michigan State Spartans and the North Carolina Tar Heels aboard the flight deck of the USS Carl Vinson on November 11, 2011 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 16: U.S. President Barack Obama laughs with first lady Michelle Obama as they appear on the 'Kiss Cam' as the US Senior Men's National Team and Brazil play during a pre-Olympic exhibition basketball game at the Verizon Center on July 16, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Leslie E. Kossoff-Pool/Getty Images)

ELKHART, IN- MAY 04: Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) shoots a basketball on the court at Riverview Elementry School, May 4, 2008 in Elkhart, Indiana. Indiana and North Carolina go to the polls May 6. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

FILE - This March 22, 2016 file photo shows U.S. President Barack Obama, right, and his Cuban counterpart Raul Castro wave to cheering fans as they arrive for a baseball game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cuban national baseball team, in Havana, Cuba. Castroâs passing removes what was long the single greatest psychological barrier to a warmer U.S.-Cuban relationship. But it also adds to the uncertainty ahead with the transition from an Obama to Trump administration. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)

WASHINGTON - AUGUST 12: U.S. President Barack Obama (R) presents the Medal of Freedom to tennis champion Billie Jean King during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House August 12, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama presented the medal, the highest civilian honor in the United States, to 16 recipients during the ceremony. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 15: U.S. President Barack Obama (L) presents Baseball Hall of Fame member Stan Musial the 2010 Medal of Freedom as Basketball Hall of Fame member and human rights activist Bill Russell (R) applauds in the East Room of the White House February 15, 2011 in Washington, DC. Obama presented the medal to twelve pioneers in sports, labor, politics and arts. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 15: U.S. President Barack Obama (L) presents Basetball Hall of Fame member and human rights advocate Bill Russell the 2010 Medal of Freedom in the East Room of the White House February 15, 2011 in Washington, DC. Obama presented the medal to twelve pioneers in sports, labor, politics and arts. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 29: Former NCAA basketball coach Pat Summitt is presented with a Presidential Medal of Freedom by U.S. President Barack Obama during an East Room event May 29, 2012 at the White House in Washington, DC. The Medal of Freedom, the nationâs highest civilian honor, is presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 20: U.S. President Barack Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Hall of Fame baseball player Ernie Banks in the East Room at the White House on November 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation's highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 20: U.S. President Barack Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Linnea Smith, wife of former University of North Carolina basketball coach Dean Smith, in the East Room at the White House on November 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. Dean Smith was awarded the medal but could not attend the event due to illness. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation's highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 24: Golfer Charles Sifford is assisted by a military aide after he was presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom by U.S. President Barack Obama during an East Room ceremony at the White House November 24, 2014 in Washington, DC. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation's highest civilian honor. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 24: Larry Berra (L), son of baseball legend Yogi Berra, receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom on behalf of his father from U.S. President Barack Obama (R) during an East Room ceremony November 24, 2015 at the White House in Washington, DC. Seventeen recipients were awarded with the nationÃs highest civilian honor. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 24: U.S. President Barack Obama presents Baseball Hall of Famer Willie Mays with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House November 24, 2015 in Washington, DC. Obama presented the medal to thirteen living and four posthumous pioneers in science, sports, public service, human rights, politics and arts, (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 22: U.S. President Barack Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to National Basketball Association all-time leading scorer and social justice advocate Kareem Abdul-Jabbar during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House November 22, 2016 in Washington, DC. Obama presented the medal to 19 living and two posthumous pioneers in science, sports, public service, human rights, politics and the arts. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 22: U.S. President Barack Obama presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to broadcaster Vin Scully during an East Room ceremony at the White House November 22, 2016 in Washington, DC. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest honor for civilians in the United States of America. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 22: U.S. President Barack Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to National Basketball Association Hall of Fame member and legendary athlete Michael Jordan during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House November 22, 2016 in Washington, DC. Obama presented the medal to 19 living and two posthumous pioneers in science, sports, public service, human rights, politics and the arts. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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President Obama served for eight years as the nation’s first fan. He’s attended numerous sporting events, incorreclty predicted the NCAA Tournament and recognized more sports figures than any other U.S. president.

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