 Billy Crystal: To put on Yankees pinstripes
Billy Crystal, the actor will sign a one-day minor league contract with the New York Yankees and play against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Thursday's exhibition game.
Crystal, a devouring fan of Yankees, will work out with the team on Wednesday and will wear uniform No. 60 to play one-day game before his 60th birthday. He will get to "look marvelous" in pinstripes. The Yankees said on Monday that they have the approval of baseball commissioner Bud Selig.
Billy Crystal said in a statement released by his team "I've been waiting 50 years for this call, I'm overwhelmed by the generosity of the Yankees and commissioner Selig. I know this'll be tougher than the Broadway Softball League, but I'm looking forward to helping the younger players, which by the way is all of them. Oops, I have to go, Scott Boras is on the phone".
Billy Crystal, according to the Yankees hit .348 and was captain during his senior year at Long Beach High School in New York. He directed and produced "61 ," a move about Roger Maris, Mickey Mantle and the 1961 Yankees.
Chief operating officer Lonn Trost said, "The Yankees are excited to welcome the newest member of our team known for his humor and wit as well as his undying love for the Yankees".
After Monday night's 4-0 win over Cincinnati, Yankees manager Joe Girardi said he hasn't determined what position Crystal will play.
Girardi said, "That remains to be seen. Obviously, it's kind of exciting. Billy Crystal has done a lot for this organization. He's always been a big part of it. Our way of rewarding him, saying thanks for everything that you've done".
Country singer Garth Brooks has played in spring training games, helping raise money for his Touch 'em All Foundation. He was 1-for-22 (.045) in 1999 with the San Diego Padres, 0-for-17 the following year with the New York Mets and 1-for-8 (.125) in 2004 with the Kansas City Royals. |
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