by Marc Carig
NEW YORK -- There's been no shortage of inspiration around Yankee Stadium lately. And on Wednesday, the Yankees found plenty in 38-year-old Polly Tompkins. In April, the first grade teacher and Yankees fan from Candor, N.Y. was diagnosed with Stage 4 melanoma.
The Yankees honored Tompkins by making her the honorary bat girl. She also threw out the first pitch. She spent her time before the game meeting various Yankees, including Derek Jeter and Reggie Jackson. Just before getting a photo of herself with Mr. October, Tompkins called it "the best day of my life."
The Yankees honored Tompkins by making her the honorary bat girl. She also threw out the first pitch. She spent her time before the game meeting various Yankees, including Derek Jeter and Reggie Jackson. Just before getting a photo of herself with Mr. October, Tompkins called it "the best day of my life."
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