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Actor and comedian Billy Crystal made his MLB debut with the New York Yankees on Thursday.The Yankees took on the Pittsburgh Pirates in a spring training game. Crystal was wearing uniform number 60, as the day marked his 60th birthday...

Billy Crystal Strikes Out with the New York Yankees

by Gabe Havalack (Scribe)

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March 14, 2008


Actor and comedian Billy Crystal made his MLB debut with the New York Yankees on Thursday.

The Yankees took on the Pittsburgh Pirates in a spring training game. Crystal was wearing uniform number 60, as the day marked his 60th birthday.

Crystal led off the game as the designated hitter. In his at-bat, he fouled off a 1-0 fastball, and then worked to a full count against Pittsburgh's left-hander Paul Maholm before striking out on an 88 mph cutter.

Crystal took six pitches. After his one and only at-bat, he was replaced by Johnny Damon. 

Crystal was released Friday, on his 60th birthday.

The is an avid Yankee fan and a New York City native. "It was unbelievable and the greatest moment of my life," Crystal said. "I don't really know how to describe it. It was intensely good."

What a way to celebrate your birthday!  Your dream comes true: you're a Yankee for a day.

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