TaborJet Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Willie Randolph to attend All-Star Game as George Steinbrenner's guest By PETER BOTTE DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER Tuesday, July 15th 2008, 4:16 PM Willie Randolph will be a part of Tuesday night's celebration after all. Removed from the NL coaching staff after he was fired as Mets manager following their June 16 game in Los Angeles, Randolph will attend the All-Star Game as a personal guest of Yankees owner George Steinbrenner. Randolph played 13 seasons for the Yanks, making five All-Star teams and helping win back-to-back championships in 1977 and 1978, before earning four more rings as a third-base coach under Joe Torre. "(Steinbrenner) has deep affection for him," Yanks spokesman Howard Rubinstein said. "They're still very good friends. George was delighted that he agreed to come=2 0and help celebrate the great moments in the history of Yankee Stadium." Randolph will not be seated in Steinbrenner's personal box, but he is expected to be situated in a luxury suite on the Club level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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