Yankees Victory Parade 1996
The sun will be shining tomorrow as the victorious Yankees celebrate their World Series triumph...again. For the 27th time. Reminds me of covering the victory parade thirteen years ago. The 1996 Yankees World Series win.
It was cold and sunny that day, too. Jack Cafferty and I were among the horde of anchors and reporters sitting check to jowl on hastily rigged risers, with City Hall behind us. Just like tomorrow, that is where the Yankee victory parade will end up, with a big celebration on the steps.
The wonderful and very much missed Bobby Mercer was our commentator. How lucky we were to have him. Because frankly, neither Jack nor I were baseball afficionados, though we were as excited as anyone to be there.
I recall the monitor on which we were supposed to watch the parade as it came down the Canyon of Heroes live was on the 'fritz'. From where we were sitting, there was no other way to know what was going on. It would have worked out really well, except that the monitor, just moments before we went on the air, started acting up. We could only see what the pool camera was shooting of the parade and the crowds lining the streets every once in awhile. It could have been a total disaster, but we got caught up in all the excitement, kept throwing to Sal Marchiano out in the crowds, just talking and of course, the great Bobby Mercer saved the day. In fact, after the event was over, as we worked our way back to the truck to take us to the station, Bobby was stopped almost more than anyone else, as Yankee fans recognized him, wanted to say hello, shake his hand. Bet he's smiling down at these 2009 winners, so many of whom saw him as a hero and mentor.
Anyway, the sporadic monitor, which the engineers worked on throughout the event, did present a problem for following the actual parade. The monitor had rabbit ears with I believe, tin foil wrapped around them. And they weren't working so well!
I found myself leaning over to see what was in the monitor in front of Chuck Scarborough and Sue Simmons, who were seated right next to us. I think Sue finally slapped me on the head to get me to stop!
Still, it was great. Derek Jeter was a rookie shortstop, and everyone was in love with him. I remember a little third grader wrote him a letter that he should date her teacher. That somehow made it into the news, and that little girl got a lot of coverage, including pictures with the very gracious Jeter.
Wade Boggs was a part of the team then. He’s mostly remembered for jumping on the back of a police horse at the end of the Series winning game, and riding it around the stadium to the roar of the crowd. Actually I think he hit in a couple of runs during the game, also.
No more time, gotta run. Jim and Lolita are covering the parade for us tomorrow. I will be watching from the comfort of my home. Hope you tune in too!
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Comments: 26
Smart move Kaity! Just think, a cup of tea, warm pj's and the yankees on PIX. What could be better.
Do remember to get dressed with the 6:30 show, don't wish to miss you on this important day.
Congrats to the Yankees !! I know the Parade will be great :) I love New York !
Kaity - Yeah Yankees but good for you to stay inside and out of the cold. Hey - if Wall Street can get the H1N1 vaccine, can't WPIX get it for you? Don't you dare get sick. I would miss seeing you on TV. You are the only reason I watch.
It the Yankees gave me 275 million dollars, I would come out of my warm home and go to the parade!
lol,
Lee
Great story Kaity! That defiantly sounds like Sue Simmons, too! Had the pleasure of meeting her once back in the 1980 "Live At Five" days, & really enjoyed her "very randy" sense of humor.
Sounds like in-spite of everything, you had a really fun & memorable experience. Yeah,.. "Congrads Yanks",.. but, it's tough bein' a Mets fan, man!
"Next Year!"
Great story< Kaity!
That defiantly sounds like Sue Simmons with the smack! Had the privilege of meeting her back 1980 during her "Live At Five" days. Enjoyed her "very randy" sense of humor.
Sounds like you had a memorably good time anyway!
Yeah,.. "Congrads Yanks",... but, it sure is tough bein' a Mets fan, man!
"Next Year!"
Um, Kaity? Regarding tonight's news...
After showing what some parents felt about the Gossip Girls "threesome" episode during one of your news segments, I was amused PIX 11 News decided to have your liberal rocket scientist reporter interview some NYU students' opinion of the episode. Since PIX 11 valued the NYU kid's opinions so much regarding the Gossip Girls thing, I only wish the reporter would have extended the interview on the NYU kid's opinion of the Irag/Afghanistan war, health care reform, cap and trade, Iran's nuclear quests, 10.2% unemployment waiting for them when they graduate, you know, sorta important things.
Would love to have heard what the young students would have thought.
I remember going to the Yankees parade in 1996,1998 and it was lots of fun and pride seeing these ride down Broadway.As a kid remember the NY Mets parade in 1986,NY Giants parade last February and it was awesome.You never forget these great momemts in sports history.
I remember going to the Yankees parade in 1996,1998 and it was lots of fun and pride seeing these ride down Broadway.As a kid remember the NY Mets parade in 1986,NY Giants parade last February and it was awesome.You never forget these great momemts in sports history.
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