why all the negativity?? I have been a loyal fan of his since he was on SOAP! I read his ,about 20 years ago... and his recent one, his best memory of his father who died when he was a kid was taking him to the yankees game, he would have been a ball player if the height requirement wasnt what it was.
I hope hes right about dreams coming true because one of mine is to meet Billy, he inspired me, he got to do this because he is famous, true... but I saw that little kid behind his eyes.
what is the big freakin deal that he played on the team there is no reason at all for anyone to be mad that he played it isn't like he affected anybody's lives or anything it was just something for him and to bring in more money i guess lol
Wow, the haters are amazing. While the average joe wouldn't get the chance, BC got a chance as he'd wanted to do this for a very long time. This doesn't tarnish the image of baseball, this doesn't say anything other than the NYY doing something nice for a big fan. I hope the haters have someone out there to rain on their parade when they finally get to do something they long to do.
Wrong CantSnipe, This is what piss hard working americans off. These hollywood types getting their wish. I know they're human too, but it looks like a publicity stunt rubbing in the regular people faces. I know he's a big fan, but there are a lot of Yankees fans who cannot afford to take their family to a game. Next time just throw out the 1st pitch and go back to your seat BILLY! (Snipe you will never, i said never play with the Twins!! Keep Dreaming!)
It's called branding, retard. Billy Crystal playing with them for a day is good for Billy Crystal and good for the Yankee's. Do you think that there are some corporate big wigs sitting around thinking of ways to upset poor people. Don't flatter yourself, tadaul.
If anything, you should be pleased that there are now twice as many ways for you to get into the Yankee's... as a ball player or as a TV personality. Your chances just doubled, to two in a trillion. Suck it up.
people are just jealous that they will never be able to do what he did. I totally agree with the person below me because i would love to go play witht the twins just one day.
Give the man a break. He has been a Yankee fan all his life. It's freaking spring training, not like the playoffs. would you take the chance at doing something like this if given the chance ? How about a lap at Indy ? Or a chance on the ice with some hockey team ? Some people never grow up, Billy Crystal is one of those people. "leave Billy alone"
people this is the major leagues....not a charity event or a movie... i cant believe MLB allowed this to even happen, giving baseball a bad name i feel
this is such a great story, i'm not a yankee's fan but for them to do this is great. maybe other teams would have contest for fans to get an at-bat during an exhibition game. i'm also really glad he was able to make contact during his at-bat. way to go billy
Wow. What a bunch of jerks on this forum. The man was offered a once in a lifetime opportunity to play for a team he's idolized since he was a kid...who the fuck are you to bitch and moan about it? Let me put this in terms you'll understand: Screw you, atuaseva. Screw you, badlarry3. Given the same set of circumstances, you'd do exactly the same. Don't let the McDonald's employee-only door hit you in the ass on your way to the cash your checks for beer and Cheez-Its. Idiot loser morons.
For all of those on here saying bad things about Billy Crystal, all of you know that if your favorite team offered you the chance to take one at bat you would do it...so settle down.
Good for Billy Crysta. I am a phillies fan but honestly, I find nothing wrong with the yankees and MLB giving him this opportunity. It is sad that people have to find something bad in everything. I think it's cool that he had the opportunity and I hope he had fun. Billy seems like a good guy and that's rare in the celebrity world...Good for him and it's a nice gesture from the Yankee organization.
love it!! Billy Crystal has been making us laugh our whole lives. You youngins don't get it anyway...that's why you post stupid things full of four letter words and cry online when people get to do cool things.
Im not a yankee fan at all. In fact im a Blue Jays fan, but from what I understand, its not some joe blow, or celebrity coming in doing this, hes been a major role and embassador for the team. Under these special circumstances, I don't have a problem with it. I think its cool, and he got to live out his dream. Its exibition anyway!
Come'on folks this was fun! And that's what baseball's always supposed to have been about...having fun. Billy's been there for the Yankees through thick and thin and he's helped all of us laugh through a lot of tough times. So I say three cheers for Billy from the kid in all of us! Baseball's got some of it's magic back today from a lifelong fan...and that's a wonderful thing.
I like the way crystal says its been a dream to be a yankee and he wants to thank the yanks for making his dream come true cmon you were signed as a joke, a publicity stunt your not really on the team Id rather watch throw momma from the train on a loop then see this guy in pinstripes
let some random fan sitting in the nose bleed seats play a game, let him have a dream. screw Cyrstals boy hood dream. He is a successful actor with lots of money, i think he has already had enough dreams fulfilled. if he did not have money the Yanks never would have signed him for a 1 game deal
Where is it written that every celebrity has to do it for a charity. I am a proud Yankee fan and was happy to see Crystal get a chance to get an at bat. In this day and age of Pro Ball players using steroids and HGH it was nice to see a positive story about baseball.
I agree with Girardifan. I'd be embarassed to be a Yankee fan. If he was doing it for charity, I would have nothing to say...but he's not. Watch this become commonplace every year now. Unreal.
What a mockery to baseball. Ialways thought that the whole purpose of Spring Training is for the veterans to get in shape and for the coaching staff to evaluate the prospects, not letting a celebrity like Billy Crystal play in a game just because his 60th birthday is the next day. Who will the Yankees bring in next year, Billy Joel or Bruce Springsteen? If Billy Crystal wants to wear the Yankee uniform and play in a game, he should attend a fantasy camp.
didnt you hear him.. this is for anyone that ever had the dream to play baseball. he doesnt want money for this or fame.. plus what he has done for the yankees making the movie 61 he deserves to play an entire year.. be happy for what the sport does for people not wat people do to the sport. c'mon
I kinda agree with what youre saying but at the same time if sounds like youre a bit jealous. He's right, its a dream and its like anything else, if you make the right connections, you can make anything happen. Besides, it was just 1 at bat. Whats the big deal?
Its not like this has not been done before,Garth Brooks and Tom Selleck both did the same thing, but I think Garth played in 3 Games for his charity and the same with Selleck, even if this was not for charity, so fucking what, let man have his fun.
o come on, spring training is way to long anyway...if players aren't in shape by the time spring training starts then there's a problem...so fucking what, he had one at bat. Lighten up.
How shameful. Wonder how Don Drysdale would have reacted if he had to pitch to this pussy? Bob Gibson? Ty Fuckin' Cobb?
spagandtuna 2 years ago
billy crystal is one UGLY mothafucker.
unkomannn 3 years ago
Good for him. Too bad he had to face the fury of PAUL MAHOLM AND THE PIRATES... ugh, thats such a lie.
petrieds10 3 years ago
why all the negativity?? I have been a loyal fan of his since he was on SOAP! I read his ,about 20 years ago... and his recent one, his best memory of his father who died when he was a kid was taking him to the yankees game, he would have been a ball player if the height requirement wasnt what it was.
I hope hes right about dreams coming true because one of mine is to meet Billy, he inspired me, he got to do this because he is famous, true... but I saw that little kid behind his eyes.
reneej72 3 years ago
what is the big freakin deal that he played on the team there is no reason at all for anyone to be mad that he played it isn't like he affected anybody's lives or anything it was just something for him and to bring in more money i guess lol
jesuit08 3 years ago
Publicity!
mikefrier 4 years ago
Wow, the haters are amazing. While the average joe wouldn't get the chance, BC got a chance as he'd wanted to do this for a very long time. This doesn't tarnish the image of baseball, this doesn't say anything other than the NYY doing something nice for a big fan. I hope the haters have someone out there to rain on their parade when they finally get to do something they long to do.
Jesus, give the guy a break...
morebooks2005 4 years ago 7
Exactly.
gof22 4 years ago
wer das liest ist verflucht und wird in 5jahren sterben oda ihr postet diese nachicht als kommentar in 10 andere videos
Mausiklein24 4 years ago
he's a dumb fuck. it's not funny billy, it's not fun.
ba ba booey.
stevenzgorac 4 years ago
Wrong CantSnipe, This is what piss hard working americans off. These hollywood types getting their wish. I know they're human too, but it looks like a publicity stunt rubbing in the regular people faces. I know he's a big fan, but there are a lot of Yankees fans who cannot afford to take their family to a game. Next time just throw out the 1st pitch and go back to your seat BILLY! (Snipe you will never, i said never play with the Twins!! Keep Dreaming!)
tadaul 4 years ago
It's called branding, retard. Billy Crystal playing with them for a day is good for Billy Crystal and good for the Yankee's. Do you think that there are some corporate big wigs sitting around thinking of ways to upset poor people. Don't flatter yourself, tadaul.
If anything, you should be pleased that there are now twice as many ways for you to get into the Yankee's... as a ball player or as a TV personality. Your chances just doubled, to two in a trillion. Suck it up.
ronfake1 4 years ago
you just contradicted everything you said by saying "Snipe you will never, i said never play with the Twins!! Keep Dreaming!"
what an idiot
alexsokolov 3 years ago
people are just jealous that they will never be able to do what he did. I totally agree with the person below me because i would love to go play witht the twins just one day.
ICantSnipe 4 years ago
Give the man a break. He has been a Yankee fan all his life. It's freaking spring training, not like the playoffs. would you take the chance at doing something like this if given the chance ? How about a lap at Indy ? Or a chance on the ice with some hockey team ? Some people never grow up, Billy Crystal is one of those people. "leave Billy alone"
buttongod 4 years ago
no,no,no,no,no,no,no,no,no,and no. Whats next a chimp from the tampa zoo?
steveh1010 4 years ago
this is an inspiration for ppl who dont think dreams can come true.
GJ billy!
sYnergy626 4 years ago
people this is the major leagues....not a charity event or a movie... i cant believe MLB allowed this to even happen, giving baseball a bad name i feel
isleswin55 4 years ago
Lets go Devil Rays...WOOOOOOOOO.big things this season watch out for those rays. I love John Rocker
SteveDownie27 4 years ago
Oops! Now, now! Gotta be politically correct! We're not the DEVIL Rays, anymore! LOL! ;)
ShortbusMooner 4 years ago
Yeah try playing a season not in last Rays. Go Yankees.
BartmanMC 4 years ago
hahaahhahahahaha idiot
FrankBT 3 years ago
Do you feel stupid that your negative reply is to me that is what 6 mouths ago.
BartmanMC 3 years ago
How does it feel to be 11 gb LOL!!
FrankBT 3 years ago
what a dream come true !
baberuthistheman 4 years ago
It is a dream come true.
gof22 4 years ago
this is such a great story, i'm not a yankee's fan but for them to do this is great. maybe other teams would have contest for fans to get an at-bat during an exhibition game. i'm also really glad he was able to make contact during his at-bat. way to go billy
dcaesar 4 years ago 2
But when the Red Sox ask Matt Damon or someone to do something like this it will be OK.
mikedjock 4 years ago
The Yankees didn't ask Billy...he asked them.
GotGame3636 4 years ago
I know Im just saying how biased everyone is being. It seems when the Yankees do something fun they get all the hate.
mikedjock 4 years ago
watch?v=2sNhnSdMVaY
aqatix 4 years ago
hey that was once in a life time. good for Billy, Go Billy & The Yankees!!!!!!!
jbhandal67 4 years ago 2
Wow. What a bunch of jerks on this forum. The man was offered a once in a lifetime opportunity to play for a team he's idolized since he was a kid...who the fuck are you to bitch and moan about it? Let me put this in terms you'll understand: Screw you, atuaseva. Screw you, badlarry3. Given the same set of circumstances, you'd do exactly the same. Don't let the McDonald's employee-only door hit you in the ass on your way to the cash your checks for beer and Cheez-Its. Idiot loser morons.
RoguePlanet 4 years ago 2
Good for Billy Crystal.
gof22 4 years ago
yeah! good for you billy
celso426 4 years ago
For all of those on here saying bad things about Billy Crystal, all of you know that if your favorite team offered you the chance to take one at bat you would do it...so settle down.
radioguy86 4 years ago
Good for Billy Crysta. I am a phillies fan but honestly, I find nothing wrong with the yankees and MLB giving him this opportunity. It is sad that people have to find something bad in everything. I think it's cool that he had the opportunity and I hope he had fun. Billy seems like a good guy and that's rare in the celebrity world...Good for him and it's a nice gesture from the Yankee organization.
nateinnewjersey 4 years ago 4
dude i totally agree with u
benjamin3212 4 years ago
good for billy..it goes to show you..you are never to old to live out your childhood dreams...
gene72421 4 years ago 3
Pinstripes??????? He'd look better in Prison Stripes
atuaseva 4 years ago
Stupid
badlarry3 4 years ago
love it!! Billy Crystal has been making us laugh our whole lives. You youngins don't get it anyway...that's why you post stupid things full of four letter words and cry online when people get to do cool things.
liveit32 4 years ago
Im not a yankee fan at all. In fact im a Blue Jays fan, but from what I understand, its not some joe blow, or celebrity coming in doing this, hes been a major role and embassador for the team. Under these special circumstances, I don't have a problem with it. I think its cool, and he got to live out his dream. Its exibition anyway!
Reinpret 4 years ago
his swing reminds me of cal ripken
mrob7 4 years ago
looks like the yankees are desparete for talent this year haha SOX'S BABY!
bergalicious08 4 years ago 3
haha your a douche bag
will4u03 4 years ago
hes not funny and sucks at baseball! what a waste of time
test positive for maylox? more like positive for stupid!!
60 SUCKS!
i agree with mrl0p3z..
REDSOX SUCK ARSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
calico743 4 years ago
Fuck Billy Crystal, and Fuck Steinbrenner Jr. for letting this happen.
mrl0p3z 4 years ago
FUCK YOU .. how about that . .and Fuck your mom !
Go Yanks !
baberuthistheman 4 years ago
That is awesome. My brother was able to play in the Indians fantasy camp games. That was awesome.
thomesocksup 4 years ago
Damn, Jeter set it up? That dude has got HELLA clout.
alexwilsonNC 4 years ago
Come'on folks this was fun! And that's what baseball's always supposed to have been about...having fun. Billy's been there for the Yankees through thick and thin and he's helped all of us laugh through a lot of tough times. So I say three cheers for Billy from the kid in all of us! Baseball's got some of it's magic back today from a lifelong fan...and that's a wonderful thing.
singlemaltyes 4 years ago
I like the way crystal says its been a dream to be a yankee and he wants to thank the yanks for making his dream come true cmon you were signed as a joke, a publicity stunt your not really on the team Id rather watch throw momma from the train on a loop then see this guy in pinstripes
jimmyboy77 4 years ago
let some random fan sitting in the nose bleed seats play a game, let him have a dream. screw Cyrstals boy hood dream. He is a successful actor with lots of money, i think he has already had enough dreams fulfilled. if he did not have money the Yanks never would have signed him for a 1 game deal
VodkaAce 4 years ago 2
Where is it written that every celebrity has to do it for a charity. I am a proud Yankee fan and was happy to see Crystal get a chance to get an at bat. In this day and age of Pro Ball players using steroids and HGH it was nice to see a positive story about baseball.
JimKristinElla 4 years ago
What a great experience.
Michael
Karlsruhe, Germany
mjrauschwebde 4 years ago
I want to became famous to play in the Cubs one day
fedecostantino 4 years ago
he struck out - but got a foul
bcmguy 4 years ago
I agree with Girardifan. I'd be embarassed to be a Yankee fan. If he was doing it for charity, I would have nothing to say...but he's not. Watch this become commonplace every year now. Unreal.
CostcoMike44 4 years ago
gimme a break, its spring training...which is already too long to begin with. I guess some ppl just like to complain about everything.
TriFF51 4 years ago
This is a great idea. Every now and get a celebrity involved in a game. Not Paris Hilton, but a real celebrity. Well done Billy!!
hansenb1 4 years ago 2
What a mockery to baseball. Ialways thought that the whole purpose of Spring Training is for the veterans to get in shape and for the coaching staff to evaluate the prospects, not letting a celebrity like Billy Crystal play in a game just because his 60th birthday is the next day. Who will the Yankees bring in next year, Billy Joel or Bruce Springsteen? If Billy Crystal wants to wear the Yankee uniform and play in a game, he should attend a fantasy camp.
Girardifan 4 years ago
shut up... he's doing in for a good purpose..
didnt you hear him.. this is for anyone that ever had the dream to play baseball. he doesnt want money for this or fame.. plus what he has done for the yankees making the movie 61 he deserves to play an entire year.. be happy for what the sport does for people not wat people do to the sport. c'mon
maniac4lyfe 4 years ago
I kinda agree with what youre saying but at the same time if sounds like youre a bit jealous. He's right, its a dream and its like anything else, if you make the right connections, you can make anything happen. Besides, it was just 1 at bat. Whats the big deal?
Foo3112 4 years ago
Its not like this has not been done before,Garth Brooks and Tom Selleck both did the same thing, but I think Garth played in 3 Games for his charity and the same with Selleck, even if this was not for charity, so fucking what, let man have his fun.
Vash131 4 years ago 2
o come on, spring training is way to long anyway...if players aren't in shape by the time spring training starts then there's a problem...so fucking what, he had one at bat. Lighten up.
TriFF51 4 years ago
more power to him he'll do fine out there and he's going to have a hell of a time doing it to. Better to have one day than not have it at all.
Good luck Bill!
Paladin1441 4 years ago 3
4 homerun game i say
Chilax 4 years ago
lol hes lucky
Naruto159357 4 years ago
aw so cute
hunkyAngeles 4 years ago 2