A look back: President George W. Bush first pitch during 2001 World Series

Name: A look back: President George W. Bush first pitch during 2001 World Series
Uploaded: 2026-09-02T13:23:55-04:00
Description: Nearly two months after the tragic attacks on September 11, then President George W. Bush threw out the first pitch at the 2001 World Series. The game and gesture by the president was meant to instill a sense of hope and unity after one of the biggest tragedies the U.S. had ever experienced.

Nearly two months after the tragic attacks on September 11, then President George W. Bush threw out the first pitch at the 2001 World Series. The game and gesture by the president was meant to instill a sense of hope and unity after one of the biggest tragedies the U.S. had ever experienced.

Posted September 2, 2026 1:23pm EDT