MEETING YANKEE ROYALTY: A RED SOX FAN'S TAKE

(Photo Credit: Bill Menzel)
On January 29th this member of Red Sox nation briefly had pinstripes trickling through his veins. To actually be elbow to elbow with the likes of such Yankee players as Charlie Hayes, Roberto Kelly, Don Mattingly, and Bernie Williams was a treat in itself. But to interact
with them, see them sitting at tables with regular people, made it that much better. On this night, these gentlemen took the time out of their busy schedules to enjoy an evening with sports enthusiasts from around the New York and Connecticut area to help Bernie Williams in his cause for the Hillside Food Outreach. (Photo Credit: Bill Menzel)
It’s nice to see the human side of baseball players, and these guys showed that off to a tee. Welcoming photos, handshakes, and even brief discussions is not something you see every day. Often you see a quick scribble of the pen and a toss of the ball back to the welcoming fan. No time for conversation, just business as usual. But here there was laughter, discussion, and just the right amount of humility.

It was my privilege to attend an event to help out others. Even more so, it was an honor to be in the presence of so many Yankees that contributed to baseball history, and to see them as human beings rather than superstars……..even for a Red Sox fan.



--J.L. BYB Guest Writer




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