You Did What?!

A lifelong Yankees fan is suing his beloved Bronx Bombers after team officials lost a letter he received more than 40 years ago from slugger Mickey Mantle, according to court records. Retired cop and former minor leaguer Michael Kovalovsky said he noticed a hitch in Mantle’s swing, and sent the switch hitter a note when Mantle was slumping during the 1959 season. Mantle acknowledged the note in a letter to the fan, one of Kovalovsky’s most prized possessions. Kovalovsky, 78, said he voluntarily loaned the letter to the team along with other memorabilia for use at a museum at the new stadium, but officials told him personal items from fans were not being accepted. Then he never got them back. "I said if that’s the game they want to play, I’ll take them to court," said Kovalovsky who moved to Florida after retiring. "I’m tired of the runaround." Kovalovsky’s $100,000 lawsuit seeks damages and attorney costs for negligence and bad faith. Despite the legal issues, Kovalovsky insists that he is still a big fan, and plans to return to the Bronx this summer for a couple of games. "I’ll be a fan until the day I die," he said. "We believe the lawsuit is without merit and will be vigorously defended," said Alice McGillion, spokesperson for the Yankees.

Boo-hoo. If you gave me a letter signed by “The Mick” I would have done the same thing. Why did this guy give this letter up in the first place? So he can pay for a ticket to a game when he wants to see it again? This is the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard and now he’s heated because they “lost” it. News flash buddy, they didn’t lose it, they just don’t want to give it back to your dumb ass. It’s a sweet piece of history that is priceless. Mickey was one of the greatest players and personalities of all time. Next time you have some really cool shit to share, just keep it in a display case in your house so you can show people who won’t believe you at your cocktail parties instead of giving it to the wealthiest organization in the world. Unreal. Go Yankees!