Connection to Baseball: During 2001 World Series, loyalty to beloved Yankees had hizzoner in Phoenix for Game 6 on Saturday night, then flying cross-country to attend the New York City Marathon early Sunday, and returning to Arizona for Game 7 on Sunday evening

Pros: Leadership, toughness and courage displayed in wake of 9/11 disaster

Cons: Bronx Bombers bias could impede ability to be impartial