President Bush throws the first pitch of Game 3 of the 2001 World Series

[@2323PinkFloyd]

The only good thing to come from 9/11 was that 3-6 month period where it didn't matter if you were republican/democrat we were all Americans with passion and compassion. Likely never to see that unity again.

[@garenthal9638]

That would never happen again, if we got attacked on that scale people would just hate eachother more because some would go over the top patriotic and others blaming us saying its our fault

[@louiegonzalez6812]

Fern Mccreary nah, thanks to whites, who still continue to think they’re better than everyone else because of skin color, whilst liberal diverse states thrive and white red states suffer

[@pH7screwtube]

@@louiegonzalez6812 < - - - moron has never lived in TX. I left my native state of CA because of idiots like you. CA is not thriving, its bankrupted. Also, NY and IL are both sinking. TX is suffering a bit because the oil industry is not as good as it was 5 years ago, and TX is still not going in the hole like CA. And its just sad you don't realize you are a racist yet.

[@baronlongnose3148]

Thanks to 0bama

[@samd2013]

It is so crazy that that happened. for almost a year, people who normally hated each other were all on the same side. The country united together in a way I’m not sure we will ever see again.

[@LongToungedFreak]

What's impressive is that he threw the strike with kevlar armor on

[@robschmidt3078]

flash gordon and from the big boy rubber! Well done POTUS

[@davemarnell8871]

Why wear a vest? He still could have been shot in the head.

[@garrett4224]

The torso is a much bigger target tho...still safer to have one on just in case. Wouldn’t you rather wear one that have nothing at all? Thought so...

[@soteri787]

@@davemarnell8871 yea but wearing a helmet would show weakness and fear amongst even the most powerful Americans

[@SimpleManGuitars1973]

@@davemarnell8871 It's like Lloyd Christmas said "But what if they'd shot you in the face???" and they were like "that's a chance we were willing to take..." LOL! This was an AWESOME moment and a GREAT World Series and I'm a Cubs fan that wanted to see Mark Grace get a ring but in this Series I was rooting for the Yankees because I just thought it would really help a lot of people in the city for them to win. Everyone was rooting for the city of New York at this time. I honestly wish this country could unite like that again. Sadly it will probably take another 9/11 or worse to do it.

[@macfan128]

as silly as it sounds, it was important for him to throw a strike

[@jaredmarshall9439]

too bad he threw 4 balls with the rest of his presidency. great moment for americans though. he isn't a bad guy, his cabinet wasn't great and going to iraq was fucking stupid.

[@HeelBJC]

And yet he still did infinitely better than Obama, who has turned the country into a massive race war.

[@Decetop]

TheMichiganfan97 "massive race war"? Yeah right. Using one's free speech to protest =/= race war, but good on you for trying, you ignorant fuck. Good throw by the President. It was very important for the American morale that he deliver, and in that big moment, he did.

[@dominicdeluca6378]

it was important TO him to throw a strike

[@samd2013]

Bush was a great president.

[@zacshifler]

Walked up to the mound totally ignoring the ceremonial rubber. Fires a perfect strike. Walks off the mound like there was never any doubt. 'Merica

[@mattnick23]

*eagles screeches*

[@Rumpleforeskin29]

Merikkka

[@brianbelcher7279]

​@@Rumpleforeskin29FUCKKK YEAHHH!

[@Larry_Harvilla]

Ehhhh ... it was a little high. It was over the plate, which alone makes it the best presidential first pitch ever thrown, but only Angel Hernandez or CB Bucknor would call that a strike. :-P

[@mikemancini313]

​@@Larry_HarvillaOr Joe West? ;-)

[@carolynmoen7648]

and still today, 19 years later, this brings tears to my eyes.

[@blppt]

This ^ Plus, old Yankee Stadium roaring, Bob Sheppard on the mic.....

[@grungemaster0666]

everybody coming together, enjoying baseball. American flags weren't controversial. Sports was unifying.

[@omymomo]

I love this, it reminds me what it is to be an American.

[@jakez5227]

Going on 21 years and when the crowd starts chanting USA I start crying. After that tragedy we were all standing together. Makes me sad how divided we are now.

[@SonnyDlicious]

Just saw it again after all those years, and can't help but wipe the tears. 😢 (And I'm Canadian)

[@joekoe97]

Say whatever you want about Bush, but this was beyond a powerful moment and is very underrated as far as significance goes. The country was scared at the time and the World Series, which was damn good btw, offered us all a release from reality. No president had thrown out a first pitch at Yankee Stadium before and when it was announced the man that would lead us through this difficult time would be there in NYC, the sight of all this tragedy and fear, the country took notice. With the 3 flags found in the wreckage of the twin tower flying high in Centerfield, the president confidently throws a perfect pitch. The stadium immediately erupted in a USA chant and for 3 and a half hours we all relaxed and watched baseball.

[@EvilMouse068]

Jon Matthews you should be a writer. Imagery was perfect

[@J.Rizza.]

This comment is amazing

[@loganceiley4731]

And it was a damn good pitch too. Great knuckleball.

[@shan77reeves]

Beautifully written! I loved his confidence walking to the mound! He just knew that he was going to throw a strike!

[@bggraham83]

Jon Matthews yeah wasn't a fan. Felt he stole election from Gore. But this and the bullhorn moment pretty much changed my perception of him.

[@donwolfberg8419]

this might be one of the greatest first pitches ever. The highlight of his presidency . .not only is it a strike but it had perfect placement

[@TBoneSports]

Don Wolfberg and two seam action!

[@BeeHash]

His 9/11 speech from the rubble was pretty awesome.

[@shack8110]

didn't he throw from the normal pitching rubber also unlike most other ceremonial pitches that are thrown from closer to the plate?

[@BeeHash]

yu stu yeah usually ceremonial pitches are thrown from the bottom of the mound or directly in front of it

[@bdof1]

And from the rubber!

[@CacctusChan]

This is one of the most American things I have ever seen.

[@hotwax9376]

The only thing that would've made it more American was if the Yankees had won the series. They seriously deserved to that soon after 9/11, and it's a real shame they didn't.

[@matthewprestia7647]

@@hotwax9376 agreed. For all those that say sports are constantly fixed, I point out this series.

[@despacitolentamente8378]

@@matthewprestia7647 Games 4 and 5 were definitely fixed. They wanted the series to go 7

[@despacitolentamente8378]

@@matthewprestia7647 The league helped the Astros and Red Sox to win, but not the Yankees

[@dattajack]

Allowing gays to marry each other too

[@robertfraser7199]

Heck, I'm Canadian, and that gives me goosebumps everytime I watch it. The significance of him throwing a perfect strike from the mound is not lost on any of us.

[@Kate-lx1yr]

I am also Canadian

[@ryancheverie1864]

@@Kate-lx1yr awesome! I am as well😀:D 😀

[@MaXaNoMaLoUs]

I appreciate your appreciation;) I have my thoughts about 9/11 and bush.. I’m not going to get into that rabbit hole rn but yes this still gives me goosebumps as well. Stockholm syndrome is a b…. 😅

[@renenadeau323]

Dr Fauci also threw a first pitch. They’re still looking for the ball.

[@JBbradshaw24]

The last time we were truly united as a people. That USA chant gives me chills, something we probably wouldn’t see today.

[@DarrenTreat]

See also: when seal team six got Osama Bin Laden, there is similar chants all over the place.

[@drunknmasta90]

Osama was probably like Dr Manhattan in the watchmen. Something terrible happens to bring everyone together

[@davidwilliams8356]

Amazingly President Bush said that this moment was the most nervous he was over his presidency. You are right. He had to throw a strike as strange as that sounds.

[@SageModeisOn]

when you stand in front of 10k + as a leader of the number 1 nation of the time , of course, i'd be scared too.

[@alexanderroberts5223]

Paraphrasing Derek Jeter - "You better throw a strike or they'll boo you."

[@michaelmartinx714]

Great observation David!

[@bagramdave883]

You better not bounce it or they’ll boo ya

[@mathprodigy]

Yea it's a lot easier to push pens and read teleprompters than it is to go out in the aftermath of 9/11 at the World Series in New York with all American eyes on you and throw a strike. That's why he practiced a lot for that throw and nailed it.

[@TL2354]

Still get chills. Can see they had a shorter pitching rubber for him but he went right to the mound, threw a strike and walked off like a boss

[@rashan2424]

Jeter told him if he didn't go to the mound, Yankees fans would boo him lol

[@MisterSingh.]

did you notice the kinglike stuff he has to maintain, its just an observation but he didnt pose for others photos. thats how its been, how it is, how it will be

[@NoNameFame888]

This is a complete goosebump, patriotic, political-party-doesnt-matter moment. And a perfect strike from the full distance too. What a thrill to see it again.

[@zacharyf473]

wouldn’t happen today. dems have too much hate in their heart to ever cheer a conservative president

[@HHH-ye1ro]

Agreed. Political affiliation didn’t matter. We were all on the same team.

[@jacoballen3267]

The sound, the feeling, the emotion, the deep down surge of patriotism....God I miss that, because that’s who we really are

[@griffnuts]

Warmongers?

[@mad_dog2020]

@@griffnuts Yes! don't attack us because a unified america is scary

[@jinsakai9729]

No it’s not. Not anymore

[@griffnuts]

@@jinsakai9729 Good.

[@maxbenard2246]

Legit one of the clutchest pitches of all time

[@shan77reeves]

Am not a fan of President Bush but who cares, he's American and on that night, during that time, that's all that mattered. It was a perfect night for a perfect pitch.

[@knaankos]

+Rashan Reeves well said. No matter what happened in his presidency after this, this moment was truly a special one for all Americans.

[@bggraham83]

Frédéric Lord not frightening for us. Maybe the other countries. 9/11 wont happen under trump. Travel ban is working.

[@kidsafe]

"travel ban" is working. lol.

[@michaelweber4705]

Rashan Reeves exactly!

[@highwaypickers4953]

Bush is a goon I’m a fan even if he screwed our deficit

[@DouglasErnst]

That was a magical moment. I think he also had a bulletproof vest on for that pitch, which makes it even more impressive.

[@ray_road]

He did they also had a police officer dressed as a umpire up there to

[@EvanEversTheCaliKid]

Sportsdude522 **secret service agent

[@MrSinfulshawn]

The most impressive part was that he DIDN'T have on a bulletproof vest. The Secret Service wanted him in one, but he said it would restrict his throwing ability. On that night, America need him to throw a strike. He did.

[@poconojoe95]

Of course he did. Hes the president

[@starkey0417]

Nope. He took it off.

[@sjfrank88]

One thing the secret service took into account was the fact that they had another 56k volunteers looking for anything suspicious.

[@shaiganahmed4782]

Nice 1

[@paul-egz4264]

I was there, right field bleachers!!!!! Place was electric

[@Horseshoecrabwarrior]

I know this is an old comment, but I gotta say I bet if anyone had tried anything funny the whole stadium would've got up and chased them.

[@dwedge914]

Well said!!

[@kylegovender6211]

If i could go back in time i would like tp test this

[@tammynorris4760]

One of the best pitches ever thrown.

[@brandonberry861]

20 years and still gives me goosebumps

[@URAWESOME94]

so classic the way he says it: "Thank you, Mr. President."

[@MatthewSmith-cv7op]

That’s the old Yankee PA announcer Bob Sheppard. He passed away in 2010 at the age of 99. A class act indeed.

[@danielk9067]

I am honored to have had the opportunity to hear him at games. Out of all of the sights and sounds of the old Yankee Stadium, all the iconic memories from my childhood going there, the thing that stands out the most probably and which is my first impression of all of those is Bob Sheppard's distinguished voice.

[@TheLocalLt]

Bob Sheppard, who George Steinbrenner nicknamed “the voice of God” and was supposedly the only Yankee employee he never criticized

[@StacheBigote]

@@TheLocalLt I remember going to Bob Sheppard day in 2000 when I was a kid. They had a ceremony to honor him before the game and a bunch of the old timers came out for it. The game itself was a pretty memorable one for me too. It was a day game. We we playing a decidedly not great Orioles team, but I remember that I had been excited to see Cal Ripken Jr. play. Cal, of course, immediately gave the O’s the lead with a solo shot in the 2nd. It was his 407th HR and moved him passed Duke Snyder on the all time list (yes, I’ve looked it up lol). Tino tied it up a couple of innings later but we ended up down 4-2 going into the bottom of the 8th. That’s when Brosius came up with the bases loaded and smacked a HR into the deep LF power alley of old Yankee Stadium, giving us a 6-4 lead (and himself the 2nd of his 3 career grand slams). Mo was on the mound in the 9th so you’d think to yourself “it’s over” right? Wrong. Mo gave up 3 in the 9th including the game winning RBIs to none other than a soon to be retiring Albert Belle. We lost 7-6 O’s. Mo naturally took responsibility after the game in the press but, of course, it’s freaking baseball. Nobody’s perfect, not even Mo. It’s was, as Os manager Mike Hargrove said after the game, “fairly improbable” but that’s what happened. Pretty memorable game for a forgetful May in 2000.

[@TheLocalLt]

@@StacheBigote thanks for sharing this story, what a great day to remember. That Hargrove quote cracked me up, one of the ultimate examples of a pure “baseball guy”

[@alanwoodwind5265]

A guy in his 50s/60's throwing from the top of the hill, with a bulletproof vest, and it's right down the pipe. Just like his old man.

[@joe6096]

Yep. He was 55 at that time. He's 73 now, I can't believe that.

[@a-ddaigrepont3375]

y,all notice how when an Rep president comes out to things fans chat U S A !! not with demoRAT presidents JS

[@tomc53]

@@a-ddaigrepont3375 Dude, just chill out and appreciate the pitch.

[@a-ddaigrepont3375]

@@tomc53 lol am totally chilled out !! KAG

[@shabeki]

@@a-ddaigrepont3375 You're an idiot.

[@HoshizakiYoshimasa]

Greatest first pitch ever. Not even debatable. THIS IS IT! Given the situation and the fears everyone was having at the time, how can it not be? I remember watching this as a kid. I thought terrorist were in the stadium and I feared for his saftey. But he went out, and tossed a perfect strike from the mound. I remember my family cheering so loudly. I jumped around for joy screaming "USA! USA! USA!" I'll never forget that moment for as long as I live.

[@forman208]

That's one of the cringiest stories I've ever seen

[@slurwin119]

Thats awesome man I remember this too, it was a big moment and Bush delivered its like he had ice water in his veins. Also this was a great World Series and this is the most legendary 1st pitch of all time. Have you seen Obama's first pitch omg it was terrible.

[@tipdub]

@@forman208 Why is that cringey? It's not over the top, and everyone else here is echoing the exact same sentiment.

[@SourCyanide]

@@tipdub He's just some kid who does not understand the national sentiment in 2001. "cringey" lol give me a break.

[@nonstickmeat]

Bush is either too stupid to have run the country or he's an evil mastermind that planned, went through and his the biggest attack on US soil. Pick one because it can't be both.

[@LanceVance81]

Greatest 1st pitch ever. By no means a fan of Dubya's presidency but this felt right for the moment.

[@jimmystrudel]

No one cares if you liked Bush or not.

[@LanceVance81]

@@jimmystrudel I could give a response but your comment was insignificant and adds nothing. Play the rebel elsewhere.

[@mikemancini313]

​@@LanceVance81Ill be honest too. Nobody would care...

[@Nicole-yy1kn]

Who are you a fun of? Your celebrity president Obama who got a Noble prize for nothing? 😂

[@yeahboi8168]

@@LanceVance81neither is your opinion on bush

[@EricDavidFloyd]

The only time in my life that America truly was ONE. Hope 2021 is a repeat, but I doubt it. But I can dream...

[@brandonbaumann9632]

Man that is one of the most powerful moments ever in us history

[@josephrivera8256]

Naw

[@sicwititdimeful]

agree 100%

[@StraightEdgeZap]

No

[@kolla123]

Why?

[@jesuschrist4021]

This was about a month after 9/11. The President, at the height of his popularity, throwing the first pitch in Yankee Stadium, and absolutely nails it. It's a powerful moment for sure. It went downhill from here though.

[@wilsonfisk6626]

The old Yankee Stadium was so much better.

[@amazinmets8439]

I miss Shea Stadium as well.

[@PhillyLeotardo25]

George Bush cared about Americans

[@PhillyLeotardo25]

Wilson Fisk when America didn't judge a person by the letter next to their name.Shame people in America now support that action

[@robtberardi]

I wanted to like this comment, but then I noticed it had the perfect amount of likes: 161.

[@joeyslats31]

Old sports stadiums are almost always better than the new, lifeless, concrete, pigeon recpticles that are often modern stadiums.

[@simonsays525]

He walks off the field like a thug knowing he just nailed it.

[@a-ddaigrepont3375]

y,all notice how when an Rep president comes out to things fans chat U S A !! not with demoRAT presidents JS

[@nadogrl]

swiskowski - the term is “like a boss”.

[@steveconkey7362]

Boss, not a thug pinhead.

Well, he was a thug

[@simonsays525]

@@steveconkey7362dang dude, you owned me so hard.

[@k.wilkinson7749]

I saw Dr. Fauci pitch just now and I had to come here. I'm not even a GW Bush fan. But I felt I had to...

[@IamPsybo]

I don’t like Bush ... but it was a good pitch

[@brick_rawgers]

lol i did the exact same thing. like chasing a shot of vodka

[@deadarmd]

Bush loved America. Not his biggest fan but the fact he walked out there so cool and threw a strike was powerful.

[@maxalain9948]

I'm not a Dubya fan either, but damn Fauci's pitch was awful lmao. He threw like a girl

[@siriusblack7714]

Ahhh there was something about old Yankee stadium that just felt like a movie. It looks like the fans are on top of the players almost and the way they are all packed in so tightly . I can't imagine what being on the field must have felt like

[@MikeE253]

I don't care if you were a fan of his or not, this is one of the most powerful messages sent by any president.

[@youllseemeallovertheintern3682]

Mike E . don’t make me laugh m8 this guy is guilty and a puppet. And heck if you think this guy is the greatest president of America, you’re blind and a traitor to your country. bush fooled you once for thinking osama bin laden was behind 9/11 and now bush fooled you twice for thinking that he was the greatest president of America even though he wasn’t .

[@StacheKing]

@@youllseemeallovertheintern3682 He never said any of that, he just said that this moment, was one of the most powerful moments of any presidency. And looking at your comment, it seems like you are one of those conspiracy theory nutjobs that think they know everything when they know nothing.

[@joshuarichardson4604]

@@youllseemeallovertheintern3682 you stupid, do us all a favor and don't go outside with all of your conspiracy theories and wackjob ideas

[@youllseemeallovertheintern3682]

Joshua Richardson. You guys get confused between conspiracy theories and truth-seekers. I’m not one of those weirdos, who call politicians lizards. I’m just a guy, trying to find the truth, I don’t make weird theories, I’m just interested in the truth. I don’t follow leaders who manipulate and lie to the masses. You guys gotta do your research. Bush is a war criminal and so are other politicians. Peace out!

[@joshuarichardson4604]

@@youllseemeallovertheintern3682 if that is true why is it not well known truth? I feel like that would be advertised everywhere if that were true.

[@nickentros]

Probably the best 1st pitch of all time

[@williamwallace2347]

Not probably, the best.

[@jakez5227]

With out a doubt

[@jayray5160]

Undoubtedly

[@superadam2112]

No first pitch will ever be as great as this one.

[@chestermarcol3831]

No matter what you think of him, that was clutch/badass. Used the regulation rubber as well. big time...

[@ryanstoopes188]

The most powerful man in the world, wearing a FDNY jacket, walking to the mound in front of 60k people cheering, in old Yankee stadium and delivers the perfect first pitch. If this doesn't make you tear up then nothing will

[@barques95]

I remember thinking at the time....no one throws the first pitch from the mound unless you've got some marbles. Goosebumps still.

[@timeweaselproduction]

Never before had there been a bigger need for America to have a moment like this, after experiencing the single worst terrorist attack in history. Through throwing a perfect strike at the World Series, Bush was able to send the message that America is still strong.

[@rl9817]

Who is watching this and remembers when our country was united?

[@alphawolfgang173]

i do miss that.

[@chriszins9177]

@ The irony of this comment...

[@techfour4921]

Came here because I remembered just how good of a pitch it was. Leaving feeling the same way. Not everyone liked him but I remember most respecting him and the country did feel united at the time.

[@Jmac_15]

Chris Zins so true...

[@Pumpkin3.14pi]

It's hard to tell how United we actually were. Social media was either just getting started or not around yet. Social media has shown us how divided we are, and has cause us to become even more divided. At least then it felt like we were united. I don't think it's possible with the internet for us to feel that united again. The idiots in those days just didn't have a huge voice behind them. Now the nut job have the loudest voices out there, because the media uses them for click bait. Two people get offended by something, and the media acts like millions are outraged. We are all being purposefully divided. As long as we are fighting each other the corporations, the wealthy, and the politicians can keep creating laws that siphon wealth from us, and give it to themselves. Meanwhile, we're online fight on what's a boy and what's a girl.

[@ernesthromada3994]

Even more impressive is he threw that strike wearing kevlar under his jacket. Respect.

[@kickinthachicken3613]

I pray that we can come together like that again.

[@nadogrl]

Kickin thaChicken - sadly, probably not gonna happen.

[@dalestrommusic]

@@hiraeth2044 You say the violent left, I say the violent right. And that's where we're at. That's the problem.

[@jhaz89]

With main stream media and the existence of social media, no damn way that's happening. It would take an asteroid hitting the earth or something.

[@yankstaspaz]

This gets me choked up. I remember feeling very nervous that our president was exposed. Everything was still raw. Then he got on the mound and threw a strike. It was a really great moment and you felt proud

[@23v0lv32]

. steps up and nails a strike like a boss.

[@23v0lv32]

*strike**

[@tonywettle4600]

Well considering it’s where the ball crosses the plate, not where it is caught this pitch seemed to be a bit north of the strike zone.....

[@23v0lv32]

@@tonywettle4600 you must be real fun at parties lol

[@Alex-ej4wm]

Wow can't believe how much we've changed since! I'd rather be chanting USA together then screaming at one another please.

[@jlobiafra]

But at what a price that unity came with

[@jeffiekrugermann5501]

Americans were never "united" after 9/11. The media just told you so. I never forgot that he was stupid and incompetent.

[@JustinBlazzzee]

@@jeffiekrugermann5501 He was stupid and incompetent (although we didn’t know just how much considering this was only 8 months into his presidency) but yes the country was very unified for a good 6 months after 9/11. It may make you angry to acknowledge this but I lived it and saw it. We all did.

[@jonahfalcon442]

@@jeffiekrugermann5501 Go take your critical race theory class and scream at white people for the rest of your life kid.

[@jasonlawson8980]

Blame the intolerant, rabid, hateful Left/liberals..

[@indieauthormethod]

Still gives me shivers. What a perfect moment for America during a tumultuous time.

[@RubyRed09R1]

We in this country may never see this unifying moment ever again. The difference a generation (depending how one measures a generation exactly) makes.

[@TheJMSESQ]

So wonderful hearing Bob Sheppard's voice again. God I miss hearing him at the stadiums. As a young, single fan averaging 20-25 home games per season I grew up hearing "now batting, the first baseman, number 23, Don Mattingly, number 23". He introduced every batter that same way (position, number, name, number) from DiMaggio early on to Jeter when he was well in his mi to late 90s, taking special care to learn the exact pronunciation of all visiting player's names during pre-game warm-ups (especially the less common Latino names that everyone else butchered). When you heard his resounding voice and always perfect diction reverberating throughout that cathedral of baseball it let you know that you were indeed standing on hallowed ground. His was the voice that linked the generations of past and present fans, the one constant through all those decades. Although not as well known for it, he was also the PA announcer for the NY Giants and since we were season ticket holders I had the distinct pleasure of hearing that voice of God on fall Sundays for over 30 years. Even now when the Giants are stinking it up on the field I sometimes catch myself closing my eyes and listening to that perfect voice echoing in my head "Sims to Bavaro, White on the tackle" or "Jaworski on the attempt, sacked by Taylor". I'm sure some of you will think I'm a bit of a wacko to carry on like this about a PA announcer and my only reply is that if you'd of heard him you'd feel exactly the same way. Indeed, I've heard countless major leaguers recall how one of their biggest thrills as a pro ballplayer was their first time hearing Bob Sheppard announce their at bats at the old Yankee stadium

[@ronmiller2808]

Great post, thanks for sharing.

[@bigstar66]

Easily one of the best stadium voices ever. And not just the voice but how he enunciates.

[@sad754yt]

Right there with you. Bit older than you so I went to games in the early 70's. Bobby Mercer was my favorite and I loved hearing Mr Shepard say his name.

[@ThePhenomm]

Not a Yankee fan but those Old Yankee stadium crowds gave you goosebumps.

[@thrasherx2k1]

ThePhenomm especially that epic pa announcer

[@squiddi1393]

thrasherx2k1 He died a few years ago but they still use his voice when the Yankees game starts and they do the intro animation. I love it.

[@fuddisastud]

Pretty amazing to go out there, give the thumbs up and throw one right down the pine while wearing kevlar

[@Scrapla1]

The unity and patriotism this country had right after the attacks was amazing. I remember going out in that few month window and total strangers would talk to you and everyone had their flags waiving.

[@rodalan8835]

Just think if 9/11 happened under Biden or even covid he would hiding in basement

[@bondjones9093]

@@rodalan8835 lol, Biden ended a war your worthless GOP leaders started

[@rdr4095]

Angel hernandez would’ve called that a ball

[@tomjones478]

😂😂😂

[@ThaNewGenesis]

lol

[@Bulrog26]

So many feels. President waiving to everybody, throwing a strike, the crowd cheering, but the USA chants brought it all together. Those 3 games in New York were probably the best 3 games I've ever watched. Yankee Stadium looked like it was moving in those games. Unreal and unforgettable.

[@captainawesome1316]

The crowd cha ring USA gave me chills through my whole body :) proud to be an American

[@TRJ2241987]

Those first few months after 9/11 were the most connected and patriotic this country ever was in my lifetime.....for a while it felt like we were all one

[@kerickson6451]

That pitch and that man....BADASS !!! Inspired a nation in a terrible time.

[@hagamapama]

His second term was problematic, but when we needed a leader desperately in 2001, he was able to stand up and not just be a President, but be THE PRESIDENT.

[@philly1559]

I miss how we all got together after 911 didn’t matter what color religion or opinion that’s what USA needs to be working together awalys

[@kennywiley768]

Politics aside..... Greatest 1st pitch in history.

[@clamum]

Like a motherfuckin boss.

[@jasondiaz8792]

Yup

[@quadbravo]

For sure. Best President in a long long time.

[@beaurgirl89]

by long time you mean a couple months

[@quadbravo]

No, I mean specifically that people like you have their heads so far up their fat ass they can't think straight. So, no, not in 8 years unless you don't own a calendar or a freakin clock.

[@quadbravo]

No your not. You're what you said you are; no one. The USA is the single greatest economy ever. There would be no international trade without the assistance of the US Navy. You're on a PC because of American ingenuity. You're on the Internet because of American ingenuity. You're on an American web site supported in California USA posting nonfactual nonsense. More people apply to immigrate here than any other country because the quality of life, freedoms and GDP are second to none.

[@izswagbulll3644]

One word- Goosebumps

[@kensssa9375]

American flag sales through the roof, who else remembers every single car on the road having one?

[@Nikeboxes]

Complete forgot about this. So true even in the brown and black communities. So different from now.

[@thomasschroeder5981]

Yeah as someone who does not like George Bush, this is still such an incredible moment. He nailed it.

[@jmgonzaga101]

I’m not even an American but I feel very patriotic to this. One of the greatest moments in American history for sure ✊🏻

[@KaigesClaiborne]

this was epic!! made me tear up

[@christiancollins4264]

Kaiges Claiborne almost 18 years ago now...and it still brings the feels. And dude throws Uncle Charlie...amazing...

[@gunslingingbird74]

I just teared up a little watching this, even though it happened almost almost half of my life ago.

[@caseyr2673]

That USA chant gives me chills every time

[@coyoacan73]

God Bless the USA - from almost all of us in the UK. We will always stand with you, dear American friends. Thank you for how you have also stood with us. 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@TheRealMtnDewMike]

Thank you. Even though we waged war on you way back then we forgave you.🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@7shelties]

And we in the US will stand by the mother country. While we had our squabbles in the past we will always be family.

[@paulduffy2524]

Thank you as well, you are our closest ally, 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 .

[@craigkrane3901]

Came here after Dr Fauci threw that embarrassing first pitch

[@Nglosson]

Angel Hernandez would have called that a strike

[@vitosalmeri326]

@@Nglosson bruh 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀😂😂😂

[@ajh9956]

Fauci's first pitch is exactly what you'd expect. He's a scientist who likely didn't have the time to practice, but he showed up threw the pitch nonetheless.

[@k.wilkinson7749]

You have no idea how hard I'm laughing right now because came for the same reason

[@sanchitoboc9224]

@@Nglosson I'M TRIGGERED!!! :)

[@boydcrowder9841]

Give me goosebumps every time. I remember that some were fearful for some kind of attack that night at the stadium. The fans in the upper deck can see Wall Street burning. In what does GW do? Fastball right down the center. The catcher didn't have to shuffle at all or even move his glove. That, my friend, is leadership by symbolism.

[@fortmoney]

Still gives me chills. Perfect strike

[@freeloadd]

I literally get chills every single time I watch this

[@tewksburydriver8624]

This was one badass moment in time. Total confidence and strength of which the nation was in need of. Bush was the perfect president to kick ass after 911.

[@Steve-wm1ol]

upvote, for sure. "We will find out who did this.. And when we do, they're not going to like me as president." So true. The Man..

[@Alieh86]

This was extremely moving. I don’t care if you love or hate him, the fact that it was a WS game in NYC so soon after 9/11 showed that we can unite and cheer and enjoy Americas Past Time. it still gives me chills. The first time I watched the ESPN+ documentary I was crying by the end... and I HATE THE YANKEES! Haha.

[@johnhinkle1138]

No hesitation. Gezuz Kryst. The whole world was watching that. And it was strike three called! Well done Mr President!!

[@lpgft]

Great President, great pitch, and what a great moment in strength this was !

[@TheJMSESQ]

1 out of 3 aint bad.

[@Raphi]

All the more sad that he blew the opportunity :(

[@golfer1373]

National Unity was so high in the aftermath of 9/11

[@mfactor69]

What pressure, to throw a first pitch knowing that the chance of some one sneaking in a weapon a blowing his head off was real, then he stands on the top of the mound, throws a strike, he was as cool as a person could be under those circumstances, great job.

[@miekaash6831]

I never thought I would miss this man.

[@jakez5227]

Imagine Gore in those same footsteps....just saying. Bush at that time was the right president.

[@benjaminbaki1758]

that’s “U.S.A” chant sent strong shivers down my spine.

[@CANNONusmc]

Miss those days, when it wasn't wrong to be an American.

[@1439of2000]

It’s still not wrong. If you’re one of those people who goes to another country and tells them you’re Canadian, grow a pair.

[@ChrisOhMy]

@@1439of2000 Still super proud or what? Look at what we've become.....

[@JimmyDerocher]

It's our job to wake up every day and make sure it's right. We all hang in a fragile balance, President Bush knew it then. Stay strong!

[@notaretro]

You know the anti-American sentiment has been around for a long time. Globalization is just at a higher level & outside countries social media is coming in more, so you can finally see how the world was actually looking at Americans. And of course Americans have little to do with the hatred, it's their selfish corporate interests that steal from other countries & give the rest of Americans a bad name.

[@jhaz89]

The American flag has somehow become a symbol of racism. It's weird. It's almost like tons of people see the American flag as if it's the confederate flag.

[@ca9495]

Incredible moment! Just what the country needed in that instance. And he threw a perfect strike to boot.

[@ryanbrink2755]

God I miss watching all the flashing cameras it added something to baseball

[@brianb3842]

Greatest moment in baseball history for me!!!! Gooooosebumpsss!!!

[@kimberlyn.2096]

Bush threw the best Presidential pitch ever then walked off like a boss.

[@rperkins723]

As we remember that solemn time, Americans came together..... need more of this in 2020

[@pettypettywoodchuck2]

Crazy how popular he was around this time.

[@spitfiye]

This makes me so proud to be an American...

[@kreyes8605]

How???

[@spitfiye]

America had just suffered the worst attack of terrorism ever recorded on U.S. soil. Yet we stood tall and held the world series on schedule and also had the president appear at a public event, unafraid, let alone he threw a perfect strike. It symbolized that we may have suffered a massive tragedy, but you can't destroy our way of life.

[@alexdacome3672]

Spitfire Only thing is that they did basically destroy our way of life

[@Airplane299]

Spitfire They put the country into an economic depression and fucked up everything

[@spitfiye]

Airplane299 Lemme guess Obama didn't do any of that? The debt after bush was 6 trillion. Now its near 17 trillion...I get Bush wasn't the greatest president ever, but you can't seriously blame the economy anymore on him. Obama has done nothing but let it get wildly out of control and yet continues spending regardless. He's much worse, so please at least mention the worst President in US history and not one of its more mediocre/not so good presidents.

[@The-ViN-33]

Back when we were actually united as a nation....

[@gibshall2007]

9/11 was a dark day but post 9/11 has to be one of the most beautiful times in our History. We were all PATRIOTIC and had a deep love for what our country was built on and the ones who protected it. God Bless the USA.

[@jayspencer8893]

this still gives me chills. never gets old.

[@athomefitness3089]

Throws a perfect strike while wearing body armour. Legendary!!!

[@David3000]

9/11 happened 18 years ago today, God Bless USA 🇺🇸

[@f.jgarcia7862]

I’m watching this video because of Bill Burrs Monday Morning just before Thursday afternoon podcast.

[@kathconserv]

I’m 47 years old and a New Yorker. We were United.

[@stevenfrederick8461]

Thats a real President.

[@akgreene518]

right, because sitting in a kids classroom reading a book while the country is under attack is definitely a characteristic of a real president

[@perfboi69]

Andrew G Yeah, because jumping up and running off panicking before an appropriate opportunity arose was totally a good thing to do in front of those kids. Stop watching Michael Moore, Andrew.

[@akgreene518]

CHRISSO JM haha if obama sat there and read to the class like bush did you people would be flipping a $h!t

[@akgreene518]

Andrew G o and then he crashed our economy 7 years later

[@BxIowaIrelandSwAg]

Andrew G Nice job tagging yourself moron.

[@dastemplar9681]

Whether you love him or hate him, he was there when we needed him. He was there to remind us that everything is going to be okay after such a horrible day of great loss. He did what every other President would’ve done and reminded us that we must never give in to fear or despair, and that we must always keep fighting for what makes America.

[@izaakdejager5064]

I'm a Canadian, but grew up loving the game of baseball. I think it is significant that the American president threw out the ceremonial first pitch for America's favorite pastime at such a time as that. A pretty special moment for sure.

[@beepboop3812]

God that “USA” chant at the end of the clip always gives me chills. I miss when we were that unified as a country

[@netdoctor1]

"Thank you, Mr. President."

[@TomSmith-gw6fn]

I remember very well this time in New York. After 9/11 through Christmas. It was very scary, very sad, but an amazing period of time. We were a small town and all next door neighbors.

[@JaWznickc04]

I watched a documentary on this from the Secret Service and they tried their hardest to not let him do this due to safety, but he did it anyway. Powerful!

[@Vange-kw4ye]

Old Yankees Stadium, Bob Sheppard at the mic, President Bush calmly throwing a strike and walking off the mound like a boss. The deafening ovation and crowd chants of USA. Yeah this was the greatest first pitch witnessed in my lifetime.

[@levilively8643]

I know this is probably silly and alot of people don't notice it, but that was a PERFECT handshake at 0:46. You can tell it was firm, maintained eye contact and both hands looked to fit perfectly in one another. Just a perfect moment all around.

[@scottieb6442]

He may not have been the best president, but he is a damn good American

[@MusicAsWeMakeIt]

No one booed. Respect still reigned.