A New York Yankees' legend is also the face on one of the most rare trading cards in sports history, and a mint copy of it sold for a record price at auction.
The excitement of getting that call that you are going to the big leagues is pretty special. When you are lucky enough to have mom, dad and the family in the stands, well, that's pretty cool too. Then add in that you play for an organization in first place, trying to hold off the defending World Champions in their ballpark and you are starting at third base. Okay, the butterflies in your stomach are the size of horses.
The Albany-Colonie Yankees existed from 1985 to 1994, but within that decade, a number of players would go on to have incredible careers in Major League Baseball.
New York Mets' broadcaster Keith Hernandez is known for saying what he wants, when he wants, and this time, his words have angered fans of a rival team.
The former house of a New York Yankees' legend is back on the market in New Rochelle, New York. Take a look inside and see what it looks like in present-day.
It's rare to see an athlete play for two teams in the same city, but when it comes to the New York Yankees and Mets, these ten players suited up for them both.