Yankees, sports world remember 25th anniversary of 9/11 with 'God Bless America' and moments of silence

Major League Baseball and various sports teams, including the New York Mets and Yankees, observed the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with on-field tributes, special programming, and community service events. Players and umpires wore special caps, and moments of silence were observed across MLB ballparks. College football teams also participated, with Boston College and Rutgers holding special games to honor victims and heroes.

• MLB and teams like the New York Mets and Yankees marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with tributes.
• A meal-packing event was co-hosted by MLB and the Mets at Citi Field with the nonprofit 9/11 Day.
• Players, managers, coaches, and umpires wore special caps, including first-responder caps for the Yankees and Mets.
• Aaron Judge, Gerrit Cole, and manager Aaron Boone laid a wreath at the 9/11 memorial in Monument Park.
• Customized base jewels and official lineup cards were used across MLB as part of the tributes.
• Boston College and Rutgers held special college football games to commemorate the anniversary.
• Boston College’s Red Bandanna Game honored Welles Crowther, who rescued people during the attacks.