Bernie Williams

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.
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...
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