Billy Crystal, newest New York Yankee

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By M&C People Mar 13, 2008, 1:56 GMT

Turning 60 never felt so good for comedian Billy Crystal, a lifelong Yankees fan with a one-day contract. Billy Crystal - © Lee Roth / RothStock / PR Photos

Billy Crystal - © Lee Roth / RothStock / PR Photos

Billy Crystal - © Lee Roth / RothStock / PR PhotosBlack maple bat in hand, the New York Yankees newbie brought his well-worn glove with his name on it."It's a fun, wonderful thing so I am just gonna smile about it," said Crystal to ABC news.The 60th birthday present for the actor, director, Oscar host and lifelong Yankees fan is a chance to play in an exhibition game Thursday at Legends Field.Crystal will become the latest celebrity to play in a spring training game, joining Garth Brooks, Tom Selleck and Bruce Hornsby.."Entertainment Tonight" and TV Guide cameras followed Crystal from the main field to a back diamond, and his wife, Janice, also shot her own video."He hasn't been too nervous," she said. "Naturally, when he steps in there and they're throwing 90 mph fastballs, that's a little different."

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I remember him from When Harry met Sally.Mar 13th, 2008 - 22:12:33

He looks to have aged pretty well. Whats Meg Ryan looking like?

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