Bernie Williams

Former Albany-Colonie Yankee That 'Saved' Jeter Passes Away
Former Albany-Colonie Yankee That 'Saved' Jeter Passes Away
Former Albany-Colonie Yankee That 'Saved' Jeter Passes Away
As Yankees legendary shortstop Derek Jeter tells it, in the spring of 1992 Williams stood up for, a then 19-year-old, Jeter against an older veteran infielder that was hazing the newcomer. Jeter said that Williams 'saved' him. That moment cemented a life-long friendship. On Monday, it was Jeter that made the announcement of Gerald Williams passing on Twitter.
TC ValleyCat ties Former Albany-Colonie Yankee HR Mark
TC ValleyCat ties Former Albany-Colonie Yankee HR Mark
TC ValleyCat ties Former Albany-Colonie Yankee HR Mark
The Capital Region has a rich history when it comes to the sport of baseball. Minor league baseball has been weaved in the fabric of this area for decades. From the Albany Senators, to the Albany-Colonie A's, to the A-C Yankees, then Diamond Dogs and now the Tri City ValleyCats, this community has witnessed greatness in many stages on local diamonds.
Yanks to Honor Bernie, Posada, Randolph Also
Yanks to Honor Bernie, Posada, Randolph Also
Yanks to Honor Bernie, Posada, Randolph Also
On the heels of Sunday's news that Andy Pettittte will have his number retired by the Yankees and receive a plaque in Monument Park this season, we learned on Monday that Bernie Williams and Jorge Posada will get the same treatment. We also learned that Willie Randolph will get a plaque in Monument Park as well...
Report: Pettitte to Get Number Retired, Plaque in Monument Park (Poll)
Report: Pettitte to Get Number Retired, Plaque in Monument Park (Poll)
Report: Pettitte to Get Number Retired, Plaque in Monument Park (Poll)
As you can see above, the Yankees plan to retire Andy Pettitte's No. 46 this season. He will also be immortalized with a plaque among Yankee legends in Monument Park. Pettitte played 18 seasons in the majors, 15 with the Yankees. He spent nine years (1995-2003) in New York before going to play for his hometown Houston Astros for three seasons...
Jeter Shows His Appreciation on His Day
Jeter Shows His Appreciation on His Day
Jeter Shows His Appreciation on His Day
Over the last 20 years, Derek Jeter has been one of the classiest and most productive players in all of baseball. On Sunday, Jeter had several special guests and many, many, fans turn out to Yankee Stadium to show their appreciation for his career...
Yankees’ Leadership Will Soon Be Gone
Yankees’ Leadership Will Soon Be Gone
Yankees’ Leadership Will Soon Be Gone
Bernie Williams and Jorge Posada, two core Yankee players from the Joe Torre era, are long gone.  Mariano Rivera, another quiet leader by example, is retiring after this season.  Andy Pettitte is near the end.  And the Yankee captain, Derek Jeter, won't be back in the lineup until who knows when and is nearing 40.  Leadership used to be a huge piece of the Yankees' winning puzzle.  That leadership
New York Yankees Old Timers’ Day
New York Yankees Old Timers’ Day
New York Yankees Old Timers’ Day
One of my favorite traditions in sports was renewed today.  It was the 65th annual Old Timers' Day at Yankee Stadium - a day when a team with tradition like no other honors their past greats in a style no other could match.