gone-hollywood.com - 3/14/2008
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Billy Crystal will get to “ look mahvelous ” in pinstripes. The actor will sign a minor league contract with the New York Yankees and play in Thursday’s exhibition game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
USA Today reports,
Crystal, an avid Yankees fan, will work out with the team on Wednesday and will wear uniform No. 60 for the game — to be played one day before his ...
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March 14th, 2008 - Happy Birthday Billy Crystal!
Allie Is Wired! —
... On March 10, 2008, Billy Crystal signed a one game contract to play with the New York Yankees. Billy wore uniform number 60 one day before his 60th birthday. On March 13, in a spring training game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Crystal led off as the designated hitter. He managed to make contact, fouling a fastball up the first base line, but was eventually struck out by Pirates pitcher Paul Maholm on 6 pitches and was later replaced in the batting order by Johnny Damon. ...
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