Trey Wingo, Bob Ley look back on hosting ‘SportsCenter’ on 9/11

It was exactly 25 years ago, on Tuesday, September 11, 2001, when Trey Wingo and Bob Ley, hosts of the 6 p.m. edition of SportsCenter, faced a surreal and traumatic day that would change their lives forever. As Wingo drove to work, he pondered what could possibly matter that day, as he found himself overwhelmed by the events unfolding.

In a meeting with Ley and producer Norby Williamson, Wingo initially argued against airing the show, believing it would be disrespectful to the victims. Ley, on the other hand, insisted on going ahead with the show, as they believed their role as the show of record was to chronicle the events for the sake of history. Ley later acknowledged that Wingo was completely wrong in his initial assessment, while Wingo admitted that Ley was absolutely right.

In the aftermath of the attacks, they reminisced about the day's events and the days that followed, reflecting on the strange feeling of watching something so visceral slowly become part of history. They also recalled the sports moments that united the nation during this difficult time, including President Bush's first pitch at Yankee Stadium and Mike Piazza's powerful home run for the Mets.