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The New York Yankees Win the 2009 World Series...But They Couldn't Have Done It Without Me!!!

The New York Yankees

Congratulations to the New York Yankees on their World Series victory over the Philadelphia Phillies last night!

Of course we all knew they were going to win. But, like any great team, they couldn’t have done it without some help…

Just like the time I helped the Yankees win it all with Joe DiMaggio by my side…

Rutman and DiMaggio

...And who can forget that great lineup of ’61 featuring Maris, Mantle and Rutman?

Maris, Mantle and Rutman!

…Or those few years I took off from baseball to help the Jets win the Super Bowl?

Rutman leads the Jets to their only Super Bowl Victory!

Of course there was that time in 1969, when I was out with an injury – naturally, it was a sports related injury as I fell off a barstool watching a football game! - that I helped my teammates at NASA land on the moon…

Rutman lands on the moon!

But when I returned, I was ready to lend my hand to help the New York Rangers win their first Stanley Cup in 54 years…

Rutman leads the charge as the Rangers win the Stanley Cup!

They even retired my uniform after that spectacular season! It still hangs today in the Rangers locker room at Madison Square Garden!

Rutman's uniform hangs in the Ragners locker room in Madison Square Graden!

Last night, as the Yankees pummeled the Phillies, I watched as my teammates, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Andy Petite, and all the rest, cruised on to victory and wrap up their 27th World Series Championship. Hideki Matsui won the series MVP award, even though some say I really deserved it. But he’s a good guy, so I’m happy for him…kind of.

All in all, it was a good series with a great outcome!

Congratulations to the 2009 World Series Champions, the New York Yankees!

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Posted by Craig Rutman North Carolina (Raleigh Area) Realtor on 11/05/2009 09:38 AM

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48 Comments on The New York Yankees Win the 2009 World Series...But They Couldn't Have Done It Without Me!!!

NOV

Have you taken some youth minerals, as you've never aged a bit in all these years!

Oh, Broadway Craig, LOLOLOL. You are so talented my friend, one just never knows where we will run across you. Keep up the good work!

Craig you forgot this one:

What a team

Thank Goodness they have you Craig, You the Man!

BTW- Love Charles addition, The Bad News Bears are my favorite (my son's name is Tanner!)

ToulaRosebrock,com

Hi Craig:

Congratulations to the Yankees. That was a great series!

I'm laughing out loud from the start of this...

By the time I got to Joe Willie, you had me in hysterics!!!!

What an illustrious career you've had, Rutman! Luckily for us, now that you're retired, you have time to share these wonderful experiences with us! LOL

Debi

Craig, Where do you find the time? You are so talented, no wonder your referral base it soooo big, you are everywhere!

Wow! You are one a-m-a-z-i-n-g m-u-l-t-i-f-a-c-e-t-e-d guy! Music, athletics, comedian, REALTOR® extraordinaire, did I miss anything?! Congrats to your Yankees!

Craig Rutman - You are an icon, for sure. You did forget to mention the part you played in Bill Buckner's goof when he let Mookie Wilson's ground ball roll between his legs. Speaking of which, how does a chap like me get an autographed Lenny Dykstra Copenhagen Can? Hook a brother up!

Hey Jason...

Yes, you're right...Craig was instrumental during 1986 World Series

But let's not forget about his pitching during the 1969 Series

Rutman

Toula - Good call. I somehow knew that Rutman played a prominent role in 69:)

Donna - Sports has a way of keeping you in shape! And young too!!!

Andrea - I have to keep you on your toes! You never know where I may pop up next! Broadway Craig! now that's just too funny!

Charles - I couldn't have done it without you cheering on the sidelines!!!

Rah, rah, rah. Sis boom bah. Craig Rutman! Craig Rutman! Rah. Rah Rah!!! Go Craig!

Amy - Thank you Amy! I'm not so sure they could have won without me!!! And, as you can see above, I could never have done it without Charles' support!!! Charles loves sports and athletics in general. In fact, he's a real athletic supporter!!!!!!!!!!!

Toula - This post took a few twists and turns before i clicked the submit button. I originally didn't have Joe Willie in it. But I knew YOU'd get a kick out of it! Glad you enjoyed!

Debi - The fans want to know! I have to support the people who cheered me on all those years!!!

Debbie - I was actually cooking up this whole thing while watching the game last night. By the third beer inning, I knew what direction I was heading!!!

I'll start watching baseball again when they have a salary cap and prevent the Yankees from buying all the best players. 40 times? that's just stupid. About as broken as the BCS.

Love the photo's btw!

Wanda - Yes, sadly you missed many things Wanda. Sadly, these comment boxes aren't that big!!! But, thank you for those accolades!!!

Jason Sardi - Hey! Mookie ripped that ball! Not even Mattingly would have stopped it!!!! As far as getting Dykstra's autograph, I would suggest writing to him here:

California State Penitentary

Prisoner #2453056

Alcatraz, CA 900023

If he writes you back, you'll have his autograph!!!

I'm innocent I tell ya!

I was a huge Mattingly fan and have a plethora of his cards to this day. As far as Lenny...

He never looked better. Is that Greg Nino Dykstra's chewing on?

Toula - Now that's a picture that brought back some "Amazin'' memories!

Jason Sardi - Let's not forget the role Toula played during those glory years. It's not easy entertining 54,000 fans as Lady Met each day. And she did a wonderful job until her tragic relapse......She was never the same after she met Jack!!!!!

She was never the same after she met Jack!!!

Greg - Spoken like a true Astros fan!!! But I do agree that the BCS is broken.

Jason - Except for the opposing teams, everyone was a huge Mattingly fan. He, like Jeter is today, is what's good about baseball. Dykstra chewing on Greg Nino...Now that's freaking hysterical!!!

And ironically, when Toula gave birth to Daniel, things went full circle.

Craig - you're a hall of fame'r in my book! Good job!

Yep, that was me on the mound...

How I LOVED Shea Stadium, good times there!!!

Here I am after I woke up....

Met

Here I am...they called me, Ms. Met!!!

Ms Met

And here you go Jason. After Daniel was born...and don't forget Jack Jr, Jim, Johnnie & Dewars...

Met

Craig...I do feel a bit better about the win knowing you were part of the team...Otherwise a Boston Fan would have no other options but to root against the Yankees.

I'm glad it's over! Congrats to the Yankees for their 27th World Series win. Now, next year, I'd like to see a Series that takes places a couple weeks earlier, and not include the Yankees once again.

OMG This post is hilarious!!! I'm not a Yankees fan at all, living so close to Boston, but this was a very funny post! You had me laughing out loud and I loved Toula's picture with her comment! Funny stuff guys! Thanks for sharing!

Sincerely,

Kathleen

Jason - Funny how things happen like that!

Nevin - Thank you sir! And you, my friend, while maybe not in the Hall of Fame, were at least recognized by your peers as "Loan Officer Supremo"! How wonderful it must have been to accept as your prize that personalized Pocket Protector!!!

Nevin Williams' personalized pocket protector!

Toula - Now that's some funny stuff! And, really now, when's the last time you had this much fun with Lady Met?!!!

Steve - There's a baseball team in Boston?

Tom - OOOOOOOH. Tom's a Yankee hater!!!

Kathleen - Thank you Kathleen! Sometimes the comments are much better than my blogs...this might even be one of those times!!!

Craig - We always have too much fun here!

Toula - And, quite honestly, aside from building a network of Realtors and related trades across the country from wiich to rely on, and from informing consumers about happenings in our respective markets, isn't that what this "social network" is all about?

By the way, I have fun no matter where I go or what I do. Life's too short not to.

HAHAHAHA!! Craig, Way too fun! Everytime I come by I am just amazed! Congrats on your most recent win, sorry you didn't get the MVP, I was really hoping you would. Oh, and I apologize to you and Mickey for hoping Drysdale would win back then, but I was just a kid and I didn't know then what I know now! LOL

Mary - Look at you breaking out the Don Drysdale reference! Yeah, I was robbed of that MVP award. I'll just have to hold out for a bigger contract next season! And, aren't we both WAYYYYYYYY too young to remember Drysdale?!!!

Craig

Great post. Were to you put all the trophy's?

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

NOV

Well, Broadway Greg, Another great and humorous post. What site do you use for the pictures ☺☺☺

Helping you live your American dream...

Wow, Craig, I guess the comparisons to Forrest Gump are just unavoidable...how did you manage to be in all those places at just the right time??

Thanks for the smile!

Congratulations to the Yankees; my husband and son are very happy they won and I am very happy that baseball is over (the longest season ever...). Now we can follow only Football until Basketball begins--almost immediately!!!!

Your twisted mind never ceases to amaze!!!! LOL Thanks for the smiles this AM!

Lou - I'm looking for a bigger home. One that has a trophy room!

Michael - Thank you Michael! I typically scour the Picassa pages for pictures to use in my blogs. Or, I just create them in Photoshop.

Holly - Forrest Gump! Now that's too funny! But after looking at this picture, I can see the resemblances!!!

Forrest Gump or Craig Rutman. You decide!

Laura - My twisted mind? What is it about YOU that keeps you coming back for more?!!!!!

I still can't figure out why Steinbrenner hates you so much!! Maybe because you and Billy Martin were such good buddies?

Kim - Steinbrenner doesn't hate me! After all, I've brought him dozens of championships!!! Here we are enjoying a lovely spring afternoon with former Yankees manager Joe Torre. See how happy everyone looks together?!!!

Look how happy we all look! Steinbrenner loves me!

By my calculation only one of us would be too young to remember Don Drysdale, in the series :-)

Craig - Way to go Yankees!!! And out of all your exploits, I do like the Jets picture the best. Maybe it's the way your hair is blowing in the breeze. LOL.

Mary - Just remember, I'm not the one who mentioned I need "Oil of Old Lady" recently!!!!

Susan - Oh sure Susan. Just poke fun of my thinning hair why don't you?!!!! It was 40 years ago when I helped lead the Jets to their Super Bowl victory!

Craig, I knew your photo looked familiar when I first saw your blog! You are the Zelig of sports.

Another post hit out of the park (figuratively speaking)!

Cheers,

Robin

ToulaRosebrock.com Hi Craig...

Or should I say Craig "The Natural" Rutman.

I like that new photo you added!!!

Hey, I didn't know you were in Forrest Gump. You are one Amazing guy!!!!

Robin - Check out comment #34. I'm not only the Zelig of ActiveRain, I'm the Forrest Gump too!!!

Toula - I actually had put that picture in the original post but for some reason it just wouldn't take. But the good folks on the AR staff put it in for me...I didn't even have to whine or pout!

You really crack me up! I love this post... great way to end a week! Thanks... for having such a great sense of humor!

Ruth - Thank you for appreciating my sense of humor! Have a great weekend! Sell! Sell! Sell!

Craig, Didn't you hear me yelling when they gave you the Key to the City today?? I was SO proud to say "I know that guy!" I don't know why no one believed me when I said you were a Real Estate Agent.........

NOV

Carole - That was you? I'm so sorry. There were so many people chanting my name that day, it was hard to distinguish one from another!!!!

NOV

Craig, You are a riot!! I must say you really do resemble Broadway Joe. Now how about a tutorial on how you do these montages? Amazing how you have so many head shots going in just the right direction!

Ginger

Ginger - It is remarkable how, not only do I resemble Joe Willie, but how my head is in just the right direction all the time!!!! It's all Photoshop fun Ginger! The tutorial will have to wait since I'm still learning how to do it!

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