Tag: Yankees
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My friend, Todd
The morning of Friday, Jan. 16, 2009 was one of the worst moments of my life. It was the first time in all the years that I’ve worked at the American Civil Liberties Union that I’ve come to work knowing that not only is my friend, Todd, not going to be there that day, but…
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True words
My friend Todd Drew has a writing voice that drives me to envy. Lately, he has been posting his ruminations on the Yankees and life in general at Bronx Banter. His latest post there just blew me away. This is what Todd did. He took his thoughts and set them to music–the poetry of Langston…
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Good Sport
Jason Giambi was mobbed by teammates after reaching home. “This is what you dream about as a kid,” he said, “especially in Yankee Stadium.” (Photo by Barton Silverman/ The New York Times) Giambi’s Home Run Is a Pain Reliever By JOE LAPOINTE, June 6, 2008 After Jason Giambi’s titanic home run landed in the third…
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Debate Can Wait For Yanks – Rudy
Sunday, October 5, 1997 By PAUL SCHWARTZMAN and MICHAEL O. ALLEN, Daily News Staff Writers Mayor Giuliani said yesterday that he wants to reschedule his Thursday night debate against Democrat Ruth Messinger to avoid a potential conflict with a Yankees playoff game. The lifelong Yankees fan said most New Yorkers, himself included, would rather watch…