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Billy Crystal should keep his day job. The actor/comedian started as the Yankees’ designated hitter - or “Designated Hebrew,” as he joked on Wednesday - against the Pirates, fulfilling a dream by donning the pinstripes for a spring training exhibition game. Crystal took his first and only at-bat to open the bottom of the first, as Reggie Jackson encouraged fans to show their love to the ... [link]

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Published 3/13/2008 by Derrick Goold at Bird Land » Bird Land
... So, Billy Crystal led off as the “Designated Hebrew” for his beloved New York Yankees today, on the eve of his 60th birthday. Got me thinking that the Cardinals have their own stockpile of celebrities, and certainly one of them could suit for a few innings, maybe start a game (or two): ...

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