Billy Crystal is my idol. So are Garth Brooks and Tom Selleck. Sure, their bodies of work might be impressive, but mostly I’m envious of their other claim to fame: All three of these entertainers have suited up with their favorite sports team.
Funny guy Crystal, just shy of his 60th birthday, struck out in his only at-bat as a big leaguer with the Yankees—yes, those Yankees—during an exhibition game. Brooks and Selleck had done it previously.
This got me to thinking what my dream sports moment would be. I’ve narrowed it down to a couple:
1. Being in the Redskins backfield on fourth and goal with the game on the line.
2. Landing the perfect triple salchow to skate to Olympic gold
3. Standing in for the NBA general manager who has to decide between Tyler Hansbrough and Michael Beasley
4. Riding shotgun with Little E at Daytona
If you could use your “celebrity,” what dream would you fulfill?
