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Some issues are price ready for.
Such is the case for 71-year-old Gwen Goldman, who, in 1961 as a 10-year-old lady, penned a letter to then-GM Roy Hamey requesting to turn out to be a bat lady for the group.
On June 25, 2021, the Yankees introduced they’ll make it occur as a part of their HOPE Week initiative on Monday, June 28 vs. the Angels.
Hamey’s response, denying Goldman of the chance in 1961, was fairly deplorable:
Expensive Gwen,
Many thanks to your good letter which was obtained on this morning’s mail.
Whereas we agree with you that women are actually as succesful as boys, and little doubt could be a gorgeous addition on the taking part in subject, I’m certain you’ll be able to perceive that in a sport dominated by males a younger girl comparable to your self would really feel misplaced in a dugout.
Once more, many thanks for writing and your curiosity within the Yankees.
Sincerely,
Roy Hamey / Basic Supervisor
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The letter was stored by Goldman in her residence, and Goldman’s daughter reached out to inform the Yankees earlier this yr of the scenario. It wasn’t lengthy after that the Yankees determined to rectify the scenario.
The Yankees’ annual HOPE Week (Serving to Others Persevere and Excel), begins off on Monday and offers Goldman the total duties of a bat particular person, together with a spot within the dugout and all of the duties and duties that include it.
Higher late than by no means, that is for certain.
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