Imagine Bob Sheppard's one of a kind voice booming over the PA system at Yankee Stadium.  The words echoing off the hallowed stands that Ruth built, near first base where Gerhig stood, over the green grass of centerfield where DiMaggio and Mantle roamed. Ladies and Gentlemen, now hitting for the NY Yankees, number 60, Billy Crystal. For one of my favorite comedians, a life long dream came true for his 60th birthday.

It is no secret that Crystal who grew up in Long Beach, Long Island is a die hard, crazy Yankee fan.  Today the Yankees probably made him "the luckiest man on the face of the earth", or at least since another Yankee said those words.  They signed Billy to a one day contract and let him suit up and take an at bat in a pre-season game.  Alas, the mighty Crystal struck out, but not before fouling a ball off down the line and running the count to 3 and 2. What a special event and great thing to do for a special fan.  I can only imagine the goose bumps that Billy for sure had!  Classy move by the Yankees.

This is the last year for the greatest sports venue in America, Yankee Stadium.  I very much want to take my boys up this season to see at least one game in the old stadium.  In the meantime if anyone really wants to make me happy, maybe you can finagle to get me a similar stint with the Yanks.  If not I would settle for coming and playing QB for the Steelers for a play as well.  But I guess I am no Billy Crystal, but I can dream can't I? Like Yogi says, it ain't over till its over.