Yankees, sports world remember 25th anniversary of 9/11 with 'God Bless America' and moments of silence
Major League Baseball teams and the broader sports community held tributes to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Events included moments of silence, charity initiatives, and commemorative gear worn by players and staff.
Why it matters
These observances reflect the ongoing cultural significance of the 9/11 anniversary in American public life and sports culture.
Major League Baseball and teams across the sports world, including the New York Mets and New York Yankees, paused Friday to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with on-field tributes, special programming, community service projects and other observances. In New York, MLB and the Mets co-hosted a meal-packing event Friday at Citi Field with the nonprofit 9/11 Day as part of the UNITE for Good initiative. The event took place just miles from where the attacks unfolded 25 years ago. Later in the day, players, managers, coaches and umpires across the MLB wore special caps bearing a "We Shall Never Forget" side patch. The Toronto Blue Jays wore caps featuring both the Canadian and American flags, while the Yankees and Mets wore first-responder caps with their team logos at Yankee Stadium.
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