I had not planned it this way. But, some friends and I happen to be present at the Baltimore Orioles' old home, Memorial Stadium, in the late 70's for the game after Carl Yastremski had recorded his 3,000th career hit. If memory serves, I believe that Yaz came to bat in the first inning. Upon being introduced over the PA system, the sold out stadium crowd got out of their seats to extend Yaz a standing ovation.
Having been first exposed to RedSox baseball during the "Impossible Dream" season of 1967 in which Yaz won the Triple Crown and MVP, this was a memorable moment for me. It wasn't Fenway Park, but that did not matter. My boyhood hero, the guy whose batting stance I emulated, was being recognized for a major career milestone in the opposition's home park. I do not recall what Yaz did with that ab-bat. That did not matter. It was a moment that I'll never forget.
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I never got to see Yaz play. Hate to say it, but well before my time with the Sox.
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