Billy Crystal

The Yankees announced they have "signed" washed-up comedian Billy Crystal to a 1 day minor league contract. He will practice with the team on Wednesday and play in the Grapefruit League game on Thursday against the Pirates. Manager Joe Giradi isn't sure which position Billy will be playing. My suggestion- assback; every time Crystal goes to take the field Giradi yells "Get your ass back here!". I must admit that City Slickers was an enjoyable movie...15 years ago! Seriously, what the hell has Crystal done other than voice-overs for Disney/Pixar movies in the last decade? Oh yeah, he did direct 61* , but other ... Read Full Story

WASHINGTON (AP) - Billy Crystal will be awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. He's the 10th recipient of the award, given annually by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. It'll be presented Oct. 11 at a tribute performance that will be televised by PBS.[...] Read more! Read Full Story

Billy Crystal was born on March 14, 1948 in Long Beach, Long Island, New York. He was the youngest of three sons born to Jack and Helen Crystal. His father was a well-known concert promoter who co-founded Commodore Records and his mother was a homemaker. Read Full Story

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Dear Mr Crystal, I have been looking high and low for a way to contact you. We have the only twice signed Babe Ruth baseball from 1927. Also once signed by Lou Gehrig. It has the original story written by the grandson of how the ball came to be signed twice. It has been authenticated. The story starts at the track that babe and lou used to frequent after the games or practice..This is a once in a lifetime chance. You can find us in san antonio, texas. Will be glad to verify. j_lynne51@yahoo.com Read Full Story