Former Twins star Doug Mientkiewicz looks back at 9/11 attacks: "It was tragic but I was never prouder to be an American."

from The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar

What was it like to be on the road, in a hotel room, watching the terror attacks take place? That's what the Twins went through on 9/11/01. Former First Baseman Doug Mientkiewicz joined Vineeta on Twins 1st pitch to relive that tragic day through the eyes of an athlete. Plus some thoughts on this current Twins team from "Dougie Baseball!

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