Dream Come True At 60

Billy Crystal got his dream come true chance - to bat for the New York Yankees.

The comedian, actor and Oscar presenter struck out in his new career as a baseball player Thursday—and promptly struck out as the New York Yankees' new leadoff man.

Wearing No. 60 a day before his 60th birthday, and cheered on by fellow funnyman Robin Williams, Crystal gave himself a chance in the first inning in his only at-bat.

Swinging late against Pittsburgh's Paul Maholm, Crystal bounced a chopper past first baseman Adam LaRoche that landed several feet foul. Crystal got ahead in the count 3-1, but then swung over a pair of 88 mph fastballs.

But hey, he got his chance and was happy with just being there. Maybe more of us should be happy with the chances we are given in life and not expect to be hero's with every opportunity.