Billy Crystal — Lifelong Yankees Fan Who Signed a Spring Training Contract
March 12, 2008 · New York
What Happened: Billy Crystal at the Event
Billy Crystal, the comedy legend, is a lifelong Yankees fan who actually signed a one-day spring training contract with the team in 2008 and batted against a major league pitcher. His Yankees fandom goes back to watching Mickey Mantle as a kid.
Fan Reaction
Crystal batting in a real Yankees spring training game at age 60 was one of the greatest celebrity-sports crossover moments.
What Did Billy Crystal Wear?
Full Yankees uniform (#60) during spring training
Who Was Billy Crystal With?
Yankees spring training team
Where Did Billy Crystal Sit?
On the field — batted in a spring training game
Where Did Billy Crystal Eat?
Not publicly reported
Where Did Billy Crystal Stay?
Not publicly reported
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People Also Ask About Billy Crystal
Yes — Billy Crystal signed a one-day spring training contract with the Yankees in 2008 and batted against a major league pitcher at age 60.
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