President Bush's 1st pitch during the 2001 World Series -- 49 days after the September 11 attacks -- will never be forgotten, and the man who caught the ball is revealing what it was like behind the plate.
's backup at the time -- about that unforgettable October night in the Bronx, only 49 days after 9/11, when GWB fired a strike from the mound, symbolizing America's resolve.
"To hear the USA chants and then have President Bush give the thumbs up on top of the mount -- it was, again like you said, it will get the hairs standing on your arms now." Of course, baseball season was in full swing when the terrorist attacks happened ... and the sport played a critical role in bringing back a sense of normalcy to America.
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