[Peach]

AND, when Bush pitched, it was shortly after 9/11 and everyone's nerves were shot. He would have been forgiven if he'd bobbled the pitch but it was perfect.

[NYCVirago]

AND, when Bush pitched, it was shortly after 9/11 and everyone's nerves were shot. He would have been forgiven if he'd bobbled the pitch but it was perfect.

Yep. And don't forget that it was pretty clear Bush was wearing a thick bulletproof vest under his jacket, too, which made it even harder for him to throw well.

[GraceCoolidge]

And when Bush pitched shortly after 9/11, it was considered a bold move (from a personal safety perspective) for him to be out in the middle of the stadium in NYC.