Al Leiter Recounts Harrowing 9/11 Experience
Former Mets pitcher Al Leiter is sharing his harrowing personal account of the September 11th terrorist attacks. He recounts a quiet morning trip with his daughter that turned into a terrifying experience as he witnessed the Twin Towers burn from a taxi.
BREAKING: Al Leiter Recounts Harrowing 9/11 Experience New York, NY - September 11, 2026. On the 25th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, former New York Mets pitcher Al Leiter is sharing his deeply personal and harrowing account of that tragic day. Leiter, who was a prominent pitcher for the Mets during the early 2000s, recounted his experience of witnessing the horror unfold firsthand, turning a seemingly ordinary morning into an unforgettable ordeal. A Morning of Routine Shattered Leiter’s story, shared today, begins with a simple act of paternal devotion. He recalled waking up on the morning of September 11, 2001, with the intention of walking his daughter to school. This personal moment, a stark contrast to the national tragedy that was about to occur, highlights the abruptness with which the attacks disrupted everyday life across the nation. “I remember it was a beautiful Tuesday morning,” Leiter said in a recent interview. “I was actually planning to drive my daughter, who was in kindergarten at the time, to school. It was just a normal day, or so we thought.” However, as Leiter made his way, the unfolding events began to dominate the public consciousness…