A rare moment of reflection unfolded during a baseball game as the Yankees honored the 25th anniversary of September 11th with a special ceremony. The tribute took on added significance with Cody Bellinger, whose father played for the team in 2001, becoming the first player in franchise history to meet a unique personal connection to that day. The emotional occasion highlighted both the team’s respect for the anniversary and an unexpected personal link to the tragedy. Fans and players alike gathered to pay tribute amid the usual excitement of the season.
This wasn’t just another game on the 162-game slate; no, sir. So of course, the Yankees appropriately planned a big ceremony to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11. What they couldn’t plan or predict was for Cody Bellinger, the only Yankee who is the son of a 2001 Yankee and also the only Yankees who’s...
