I didn’t cry but I almost did. Not because of the game but because of the speeches and the end of the game. It was just really an emotional experience.
They introduced the players like the did during the All-Star game. They ended the introductions of past players and coaches with Bernie Williams. They still love Bernie in NY. Bernie got what seemed like a 5 minute ovation. It was definitely the longest ovation of the night. The Babe Ruth’s 92 year old daughter threw out the ceremonial first pitch to Jorge Posada. I was glad to see Jorge take part in the festivities although he’s hurt.
After the game, Derek Jeter gave a speech surrounded by all of his team-mates. Then they walked around the stadium waving to the fans. The players took pictures with each other, they took pictures of the fans and gave out autographs and souvenirs. It was awesome.
It’s something I wish I could have been a part of.
Here are the last memorable plays at Yankee Stadium:
Last hit Jason Giambi
Last Home Run Jose Molina
Last Winning Pitcher Andy Pettit
Last Winning Save Mariano Rivera (Of course!!!!!!!!!!)
I think even non-Yankee fans would have enjoyed the celebration. Except Yankee-haters…I’m sure they didn’t like it. It’s just too bad it’s over. It was such a great thing to watch.