Former Mets pitcher Al Leiter tells his harrowing 9/11 story of a quiet trip turned tragedy

On September 11, 2001, former New York Mets pitcher Al Leiter was trying to pull off a quiet personal mission before pitching in Pittsburgh that night.

Decades later, appearing on OutKick's "The Craig Carton Show," Leiter recalled the events of that fateful morning.

His story began with a father wanting to be present for a family milestone.

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Despite a scheduled game in Pittsburgh, Leiter quietly flew home to New York without informing team management.