Up for Bid, a Piece of Perfection
Don Larsen will sell the uniform he wore during his World Series perfect game to fund his grandsons’ college education.
Source: The New York Times
I never want to see Andy Pettitte high-five a mascot ever again.
Happy anniversary, Fenway Park!
Glad Tim Tebow and Dwyane Wade wore classic Yankees caps at last night’s game, not abominable fashion bastardizations.
Source: New York Daily News
This Google Images result for “Yankees cap” makes me want to throw up.
It’s amazing that Joe DiMaggio made the cover of TIME magazine (July 13, 1936) just three months into his Yankees career, but what’s up with that swing?
I’m guessing that’s a pose and that the imaginary ball would’ve been crushed in the direction his left foot is pointed. I really have no idea how this is a menacing swing and not a brutal whiff.
A few of these issues are available on eBay for $125-$300.
Source: TIME
Knicks and Syracuse play today, but I’m going with my favorite Yankees tee as pitchers and catchers report to spring training.
Yankees catcher Jorge Posada poses with the five World Championship trophies won during his Yankees tenure. Posada announced his retirement after 17 years during a press conference at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday. (Debby Wong-US PRESSWIRE)
SI VAULT: How Jorge Posada went from slow infielder to top-tier catcher (5.7.01)
Source: siphotos
Behind-the-Plate View at Snowy Yankee Stadium on Flickr.
Via Flickr:
During the Select a Seat open house
1988 Starting Lineup Don Mattingly on Flickr.
Via Flickr:
Been with me 24 years
MP3 Album: "Yankees, Giants & Knicks" by the New York Sports Band
If you’ve never heard samples of these songs, consider your ears very lucky.
Last minute stocking stuffer: These baseballs, sold by Restoration Hardware, decorated with vintage illustrations of Yankee Stadium, AT&T Park, Fenway Park and Wrigley Field.
(via @sportsnetney)
Source: restorationhardware.com
Who doesn’t love a beer served in a Yankees glass? (From last night)
