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Yankees Sign Crystal—for a Day

Comic actor will don pinstripes, fulfilling lifelong dream

By Jonas Oransky,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 11, 2008 2:04 PM CDT

(Newser) – He’s roped cattle and counseled gangsters onscreen, and now Billy Crystal will sign a real-life pro baseball contract and suit up in Yankee pinstripes. The pint-sized comedian is celebrating his 60th birthday with a 1-day stint with his favorite team, the AP reports. He’...   Read full story »

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