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I'll now leave you with the words of Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, "...And Away We GO!"
As you know, all of my Sports Management and Sports Marketing classes today are taking a break from our "regular programming" to pay tribute to the heroes, victims, families and Americans hurt by 9/11.
The Sports World too was also affected by these acts, but also played a major part in installing hope and reminding all Americans that our nation would prevail.
UPDATE FROM 2015: ESPN 30 for 30 produced a documentary that gives an inside look at President George W. Bush's desire to help the American nation return to a sense of normalcy by throwing out the first pitch of Game 3 during the 2001 World Series.
MR. E's Note: This is by far one of the best things I have ever shown any of my classes! Enjoy! Click Here to Watch!
Here are two clips that show an excellent portrayal of this:
Baseball returned NY after, the MLB suspended 6 days and 91 games of the 2001 season. Here in this clip, Mike Piazza restores order and extends a light of normalcy to NY and America at Shea Stadium, 10 days after the attacks (9/21/01).
George W. Bush, the 43rd President of the United States, instills a sense of hope in all Americans, proving he wasn't scared of terror by marching out onto the pitcher's mound at Yankee Stadium to throw out the first pitch in Game 3 of the 2001 World Series.
Historically, the Super Bowl is known for outstanding football, premium entertainment at half-time, and the BEST commercials of the year. Super Bowl XLVIII can be argued as the event that brought none of this. (Unless you are a Seattle Seahawks fan). Bruno Mars was not bad at all during halftime. But the real question is, were the commercials really thatSUPER?
Dick Clark, The Grand Marshall of New Year's Eve, passed away yesterday at the age of 82. I have always admired his career and wanted to share some links that highlight his life. I always considered him to be an integral part of my New Year's Eve celebrations! Enjoy!
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