"Baseball is a lot like life. It's a day-to-day existence, full of ups and downs. You make the most of your opportunities in baseball as you do in life." – Ernie Harwell One can remember right after 9/11 the state that America was in. The unforeseen images of "Ground Zero" made the nation wonder if it would ever bounce back from this mentally and physically challenging time. America did, thanks to baseball. The New York Yankees and New York Mets took the lead in helping the city heal; helping the city pick up the pieces to a future of uncertain. The Mets helped heal the mind and soul by doing small things in big ways. Just to say "thanks" they wore the hats of each respected agency that helped during 9/11 : PAPD, NYPD, FDNY , etc. And, to the rescue personnel that is what mattered most – a simple "thank you" in a small way brings healing to the mind. Also, the images of former manager...
A Diary of America’s Game