After MLB games were postponed as a result of the September 11 attacks , the World Series began on Saturday , October 27 , 2001 , the latest start date ever for a World Series until the 2009 World Series , which started on October 28 . The last three games were the first major-league games ( other than exhibitions ) played in the month of November . This was just the fourth time that no World Series champion was decided within the traditional month of October . The previous three occurrences were in ( no series ) , ( series held in September because of World War I ) , and ( series cancelled by the players ' strike ) . Additionally , the Series took place in New York City only seven weeks after the attacks , representing a remarkable boost in morale for the fatigued city . Along with this President George W. Bush threw out the ceremonial first pitch in Game 3 at Yankee Stadium , sporting a FDNY jacket
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
2001 World Series