Actor Billy Crystal, age 59, is an avid Yankees fan and has just signed a one day minor league contract with his favorite team. Crystal will sport the number 60 jersey and play in Thursday's exhibition game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
"I've been waiting 50 years for this call," Crystal said in a statement released by the team. "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, which by the way is all of them."
I have never seen or every thought I would see anything like this. I understand maybe another professional athlete from another sport doing this or maybe even a young athletic actor, but a 59 year old celebrity? What do you think about it, comment I am interested to hear.
