On Oct. 30, 2001, in front of a packed crowd, just weeks after 9/11, President George W. Bush stepped to the mound at Yankee Stadium to throw out the first pitch at Game 3 of the World Series. That night, the first pitch meant more than just “play ball.” Monumental moments in sports after 9/11 gave us a reason to cheer again. “Comeback Season: Sports After 9/11” is now on view at the 9/11 Memorial Museum. https://911memorial.io/2qjyjWs Video: MLB | National September 11 Memorial & Museum

President George W. Bush throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 3 of the 2001 World Series. #NeverForget | MLB

On October 30th, 2001, President George W. Bush threw out the first pitch at Game 3 of the World Series, just seven weeks after September 11th. ESPN 30 for 30 remembers how that first pitch meant more than just "play ball." | SportsCenter