Ever wonder why the World Series or Super Bowl champion visits the White House? How did this tradition get started? Well, it wasn't always the joyous tradition it felt like when the New York Giants visited President Reagan or the Golden State Warriors went to see President Obama. No, the original tradition is somehow much more insidious, and also much more akin to a visit to the Trump White House today, and the weight of the decision each athlete must make about whether or not to go.