Billy Crystal New York Yankees

[Victor]

Billy Crystal to play in an exibition game with the New York Yankees today! Tear it up Crystal! http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slu...v=ap&type=lgns

[Dr. Jack]

This is kind of fitting. Maybe one of the more overrated comedians playing with one of the more overrated teams ever j/k

[Victor]

Never looked at it that way Dr. Jack. lol

[Keith]

Originally Posted by Dr. Jack

This is kind of fitting. Maybe one of the more overrated comedians playing with one of the more overrated teams ever j/k

Sorry Jack, but wrong on both accounts.

[barryg]

Right on, Dr. Jack.
The last time anybody ever laughed at Crystal, he was wearing a wig on "Soap."
If Steinbrenner actually knew what day it was this would never have happened.

[Keith]

Originally Posted by barryg

Right on, Dr. Jack.
The last time anybody ever laughed at Crystal, he was wearing a wig on "Soap."
If Steinbrenner actually knew what day it was this would never have happened.

City Slickers, Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, Throw Momma From the Train, Running Scared, My Giant, Analyze This, Forget Paris, Saturday Night Live ("you look mahvelous"). Also had a great Broadway Show about his relationship with his father, 700 Sundays.

You guys have got to be kidding.

[Keith]

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Billy Crystal better stick to his night job. The comedian, actor and Oscar presenter struck out in his new career as a baseball player Thursday - and promptly struck out as the New York Yankees' new leadoff man.
Wearing No. 60 a day before his 60th birthday, and cheered on by fellow funnyman Robin Williams, Crystal gave himself a chance in the first inning in his only at-bat.
Swinging late against Pittsburgh's Paul Maholm, Crystal bounced a chopper past first baseman Adam LaRoche that landed several feet foul. Crystal got ahead in the count 3-1, but then swung over a pair of 88 mph fastballs.
The crowd gave Crystal a standing ovation, and he raised his hand to salute the fans. Teammate-for-a-day Alex Rodriguez signaled Maholm, who tossed the ball toward the Yankees dugout for a souvenir.
Crystal's debut - and finale - followed the likes of Garth Brooks and Tom Selleck, other celebrities who played in spring training games.
Johnny Damon took over the DH job from Crystal later in the game. Damon was in the spirit, saying it was fine that he sat at the start in place of Crystal.
"He's been around longer," Damon said. "He's got credibility."
Before the game, Crystal worked out on the main diamond at Legends Fields.
"I'm really relaxed, I really am," Crystal said after taking pregame infield practice. "That's until I see the 6-foot-2, 230-pound guy who's going to throw who's never been to a Seder."
His only sign of nervousness: He chomped nonstop on bubblegum.
While fans rooted for a hit, Crystal's actual goal was much more modest.
"I just want to touch it," he said.
And that he did.

[yoffff]

Come on you guys it was just for fun. Billy looked pretty good swinging that bat. It looked like some years ago there may have been some talent there. I believe he is funny his movies prove it