George W Bush recalls moment with Derek Jeter before nerve-wracking pitch at Yankee Stadium after 9/11
Former President George W. Bush recalls throwing the ceremonial first pitch at Yankee Stadium weeks after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
TL;DR
- George W. Bush shared a story about Derek Jeter's advice before his ceremonial first pitch at Yankee Stadium weeks after 9/11.
- Jeter told Bush, "Don’t bounce it, they’ll boo you."
- Bush recalled feeling the raw emotions in the stadium and the weight of leading the nation.
- He imagined the crowd thinking, "You can knock down our buildings, but you d— sure not going to touch our soul."
- Bush successfully threw the ball over the plate, calling the moment "memorable."
- The article briefly mentions the details of the 9/11 attacks and the number of casualties.