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1. Billy Martin -- Mickey Mantle
   A scrappy ballplayer, Billy Martin starred in several World Series for the New York Yankees, but was eventually traded because he was a bad influence on Mickey Mantle. He won four World Series with the Yankees as a player and another as manager. In several managerial stints with the Yankees, Martin posted a .591 winning percentage but was still fired five times by George Steinbrenner. He is the only manager to lead four teams to the post-season.
2. Mickey
   Mickey never was one to settle down, which explains his eight marriages. In 1942, he married Hollywood star Ava Gardner, but they soon divorced. After entering the service for 21 months in 1944 to entertain the troops in WWII, he married Betty Jane Rase. This marriage was followed by similar experiences with Martha Vickers in 1949 and Elaine Mahnken in 1952. In 1958 Rooney married Barbara Ann Thompson, but tragedy struck when she was murdered in 1966. Stumbling into deep depression, he married Barbara's friend, Marge Lane, who helped him take care of his young children.
3. Derek Jeter -- Team
   Derek Jeter has always been an asset to the NY Yankees, in more ways then being their shortstop. Besides he skill and dedication, he sets the example and is a true inspiration for the young athletes of today through his playing skills and the promotion of teamwork amongst the players.
4. Billy Crystal -- Television
   Billy Crystal morphs into a legend. In recent years, Billy Crystal has moved between successes on television and film. He created, wrote and produced the critically acclaimed HBO series “Sessions” and became the first comedian to perform in the then Soviet Union with his special Midnight Train to Moscow, one of four one man specials he has done for HBO. He has hosted the Grammy Awards three times and, of course the Oscars seven times.
5. Alex Rodriguez -- Plays
   On April 19, the Yankees came from behind to defeat the Cleveland Indians 8-6—with Rodriguez hitting a walk-off home run. WCBS Yankees radio broadcaster noted that Rodriguez had a better frame of mind, and the fans were beginning to accept him more after his two walk-off home runs. On April 23, Rodriguez became the first player in major league history to hit 14 home runs in a span of 18 games, and ... tied the MLB record for most home runs in April. His total of 34 RBIs in April was 1 short of Juan González' AL and MLB record. On April 24, Rodriguez's 23-game hitting streak came to an end. In a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on May 30, Rodriguez sparked controversy when he shouted during a routine play and the infielder let the pop fly drop, costing the Blue Jays four runs.
6. Billy Crystal -- Commodore Records
   Crystal's first film role was in Joan Rivers's 1978 film Rabbit Test. Crystal ... made game show appearances such as The Hollywood Squares and The $20,000 Pyramid. He holds the record for getting his contestant partner to the top of the pyramid in the bonus round in the fastest time, 26 seconds.
7. Baseball Cards -- Vintage Baseball Cards
   Dean's Cards is the #1 Online Seller of Vintage Baseball Cards. Dean's Cards Buys & Sells Old Baseball Cards from Topps, Bowman, Fleer, Leaf, O-Pee-Chee, Play Ball & Goudey. The Dean's Cards website features the latest technology to make your shopping experience faster, easier, cheaper and hopefully even more fun!
8. Billy Crystal -- Roger Maris
   Thirty essays by such luminaries as Billy Crystal, Christopher Reeve, Spike Lee, Joan Jett, Bill Bradley, Mary Tyler Moore, George Foreman, and Tim Robbins bring to life the emotional connection between the Garden and its visitors. In his introduction, writer Pete Hamill details the colorful history of the Garden and shows why it holds such a powerful place in the hearts and minds of those who have set foot inside.
9. Fender -- Fender Stratocaster
   For most collectors, pre-CBS (pre-1966) Fender vintage guitars and amps are the desirable ones. Although CBS purchased Fender (officially) on January 3rd 1965, it took some time till the guitars changed (though by mid 1964, six months before CBS bought Fender, things were already "on the way down"). By the end of 1965, the general look and feel of the Fender guitars had changed significantly. All collectors feel the quality of their instruments and amps suffered as CBS employed more "mass production" manufacturing processes to the Fender guitars. The "large peghead" (starting in late 1965) as used on the Fender Stratocaster was one example of the (bad) changes to come. The "custom contoured" bodies Fender was famous for no longer were as sculped and sleek.
10. Kurt Russell -- Movies
    From All Movie Guide: One of the most iconic action stars of all time, Kurt Russell is among the few to make the successful transition from child star to successful adult actor. As a youth, Russell aspired to follow the footsteps of his father, Bing Russell, who, in addition to being a big league baseball player, was ... an actor (he was perhaps best known for his role as the sheriff on the TV Western Bonanza). That his heroes Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris did the same thing only strengthened Russell's resolve to have both a baseball and acting career.

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