April 4, 2009
The Yankees held a pre-game ceremony for Captain Sullenberger of Danville California, First Officer Jeff Skiles and Flight Attendant, Doreen Welsh. They got a great ovation and after the National Anthem, Challenger, the American Bald Eagle flew in from the outfield.
Sullenberger, a reported lifelong Yankee fan, threw out the first pitch - a little outside but it didn’t bounce. He will also do the same for the SF Giant’s on April 7th. The Oakland A’s wanted him too but he will be on vacation.
Jeff Skiles lives in Oregon, Wisconsin and will throw out first pitch for the Milwaukee Brewers’ home opener against the Cubbies on April 10th.
Doreen Welsh is from Ambridge, PA and got to see her Steelers win the Super Bowl. I don’t know if she’s a Pirates fan as well.
Maybe Skiles and Welsh will take part in the sausage and pirogi races…
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Photo: MyFoxNY
UPDATED (2-20) Crew of Flight 1549 appearances
Can’t find any footage of Sullenberger but here’s a couple first pitch disasters.
Mayor of Cincinnati
Waltpsu
Unknown man who probably wants to remain nameless
MitchDreamy
Maria Carey
dd6vcq interesting commentary
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Sullenberger tossed 1st pitch at Yankee Stadium (4-4)
Video Capt Sullenberger’s 1st pitch Yankees - Cubs (4-4)
Capt Sullenberger’s 2 book deal
Capt Sullenberger: nays running for office
Capt Sullenberger to speak at HS alma mater (6-6)
Captain Sullenberger to throw out first pitch for SF Giants (4-7)
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