Joe Torre's Safe At Home Foundation and the YES Network are teaming up to televise a special event Sunday, June 28, at 8 p.m. ET on the YES Network to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 2000 World Series, the “Subway Series” in which the New York Yankees defeated the New York Mets.
YES’ Yankees play-by-play man Michael Kay will moderate the June 28 roundtable program, which will feature Joe Torre, David Cone, John Franco, Al Leiter, Jorge Posada, Bobby Valentine, Bernie Williams and Todd Zeile. Together, these participants of that Subway Series will relive the best moments and memories from the 2000 World Series.
Proceeds from “The Joe Torre Safe At Home Special” will support Safe At Home, which provides healing, hope and empowerment to 13,000 young people who have been exposed to violence and abuse. Viewers will be able to text donations during the program by texting any amount and a special message to 646-846-9505.
“During the current pandemic, our work is more important than ever. Unfortunately for many, ‘stay at home’ does not mean ‘safe at home,’ said Joe Torre, baseball Hall of Famer and chairman of Safe At Home. “With so many staying at home during this crisis, we know that many children are experiencing violence in their homes. The impact of domestic violence and abuse on children, families and communities can be devastating. We are grateful to the YES Network for letting us share this important message at such a critical time.”
“The YES Network is pleased to team up with Joe Torre and his Safe At Home Foundation in producing and airing the June 28 special,” said John J. Filippelli, president of Production & Programming and executive producer, YES Network. “This entertaining program will no doubt bring back a lot of memories for New York baseball fans and will also serve a great cause. The Safe At Home Foundation and its Margaret’s Place rooms provide an invaluable service to vulnerable children. We are humbled to play a part in raising awareness of the foundation’s efforts.”
You can learn more about the program here.
