Helen Kahan, who was imprisoned in multiple concentration camps, says she is 'grateful that I am here to tell my story and help the world remember'

Harrison Bader cites desire to remain healthy after injury-plagued 2022 season but does not rule out possibility of playing for Israel in the future

Son of two immigrants has never been to the Big Apple but looks forward to connecting with local Jewish community; says it's an 'unbelievable moment for me and my family'

Gwen Goldman, 70, also throws out first pitch; still has 1961 letter from then-general manager Roy Hamey explaining that as a girl, she would feel 'out of place' in dugout

Veteran press agent known for representation of Big Apple's celebrities and power brokers, from Donald Trump to Jerry Seinfeld to the NY Yankees baseball team

Announcement comes after backlash to invite, including from NYC mayor who tweeted to team: 'After CONDEMNING racism, the next step isn't inviting it to your pitcher's mound'