Billy Crystal lives dream, plays for Yankees
Published 3/13/2008 at Boston.com -- Baseball News
Comedian Billy Crystal's dream came true on Thursday when he played for the New York Yankees in a spring training game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Florida.
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He looks Marvelous!!!!! It is better to look good than to hit the ball. Billy is the man. I am very happy for him!!!!60-year-old Billy Crystal bats leadoff for the Yankees
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Let's just say that he won't be batting leadoff again (or anywhere else in the lineup) any time soon. On second thought, he might be an improvement over Juan Uribe at second base for my White Sox. Big ups to the ever-vigilant Awful Announcing.SEE IT: Billy Crystal's At-Bat with the New York Yankees
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Billy Crystal officially made history today, as he was placed in the lead-off position of the Spring Training game between the Yankees and Pirates at Legends Field in Florida. Crystal struck out, but not before taking Pirates starter Paul Maholm, to 3-1. Crystal, at age 59, wore the number 60 signifying his age when he has his birthday on Friday. Despite his age, Crystal look professional ...
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