Ike Meets Sports Stars President Eisenhower plays host to 43 top sports figures at the White House, among them, Joe DiMaggio, Rocky Marciano, Gene Saracen, and Helen Jacobs. MCUS - President Eisenhower walking out of the White House and stands on the steps with the athletes. MCUS - President Eisenhower, Clark Ridges, baseball fame. CUS - Joe DiMaggo. CUS - President Eisenhower, Helen Jacobs and Gene Saracen. MCUS - Rocky Marciano smiling and laughing with the President.