Yea it’s a publicity stunt, but it’s still pretty cool that the Yankees have signed their most famous fan to a contract:
TAMPA, Fla. — The Yankees are ready to add a touch of Hollywood to their roster, announcing their plans to sign actor and comedian Billy Crystal to a one-day contract during Spring Training.
Crystal will sign the contract and work out with the Yankees at Legends Field on Wednesday, before playing in the club’s game on against the Pirates on Thursday. Commissioner Bud Selig approved the Yankees’ extension of a contract to Crystal.
“I’ve been waiting 50 years for this call,” Crystal said. “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 — by the way, which is all of them.”
Crystal, who turns 60 on Friday, will wear uniform No. 60 in the game.
“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,” said Yankees COO Lonn Trost. “The Yankees are very grateful to the Commissioner’s Office for allowing us to extend this special invitation to Mr. Crystal.”
Have fun Billy !
March 12th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
I think it’s great. It’s Spring Training, not the regualr season. He has been great for the game, he has been great for the Yankees and if this is how they wish to pay him back, go for it I say