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On March 6, 1995,
the Youngstown State football team had the privilege of traveling to the White
House and meeting with President Bill Clinton. The Penguins left Youngstown via
five motorcoach charters early on March 6 and met with the President early in
the afternoon. Following the meeting with the President, the group was given a
tour of the White House and had a reception with YSU Congressman Jim Traficant
on Capitol Hill.
The visit by the Penguins was the first invitation ever
extended to a college or professional team in any sport in the state of Ohio. It
was also the first appearance by the Division I-AA champion to the White House.
Gifts Presented to the President
- YSU No. 1 Jersey
- YSU Warmup to Mr. and Mrs. Clinton and Chelsea Clinton
- YSU Autographed football
- Crystal Penguin donated by Clarence Smith of Adamas Jewelry and Gems
- YSU Watches to Mr. and Mrs. Clinton
- Framed Picture of the World's Most Magnificent McDonald's
- Set of Championship Glasses
- Hand-Hammered YSU Championship Bronze Plate donated by Wendell August Forge
- Commemorative Ohio License Plate "IM4YSU"
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