July 15, 2008
HOF Introductions
They're doing a nice job this year of mixing in the starters with Hall of Famers at the various positions. They just introduced Brooks Robinson, Mike Schmidt, George Brett and Wade Boggs at third. Three of those four played for one team during their careers. Banks, Yount and Ripken did the same at short.
Update: That was quite good. Fox usually has too many bells and whistles, but that was very dignified.
Update: They drove Steinbrenner out to deliver balls to Berra, Ford, Jackson and Gossage who will throw out the first pitches. The four of them gave each gave George a hug and a kiss on the cheek. Steinbrenner didn't get out of the cart.
I can't believe Yankee fans cheered Mazeroski. Did the world begin in 1996, or what?