On this week’s episode, Al Santasiere, Nathan Maciborski and Jon Schwartz look at two decidedly different moments that changed the course of Yankees — and American — history. First, a segment discussing Al’s feature on George Halas, one of the NFL’s founding fathers with a what-might-have-been story in the Bronx. Next, the editors chat about Nathan’s story on Bernie Williams’ memories of the aftermath of 9/11, and the hug that the Yankees’ center fielder will never forget.

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