Garden Employee Tosses Out First Pitch at Yankees Game
Posted in People on September 27 2010, by Plant Talk
Carol Capobianco is Editorial Content Manager at The New York Botanical Garden.
Our own John Eacobacci had the honor of tossing out the ceremonial first pitch at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, September 25, as the Yankees recognized Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day and the Special Olympics.
“It was the best thing that ever happened to me,” said John, who this year celebrated two milestones: turning 50 and marking his 30th anniversary at the Botanical Garden, where he works in the mailroom. He got to rub elbows with Joe Girardi, Reggie Jackson, and others.
John, who lives in the Bronx, has participated in the Special Olympics in bowling for more than 20 years. He is an avid Yankees fan, as everyone who works at the Garden well knows. Today he donned his Derek Jeter jersey to work, and in addition to his usual commentary about the weekend’s Yankees and New York Giants games, he received well wishes for his stadium appearance from his own fan club among employees.
“My favorite part was when I threw the ball and hearing my name announced,” said John, who had a wonderful time watching the game from a field box. The only downside: the Yanks lost to the Boston Red Sox 7-3.
