NEW YORK - JUNE 30: Left fielder Johnny Damon #18 of the New York Yankees stands on second base after hitting a double against the Seattle Mariners June 30, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
The New York Yankees last won a World Series title during the 2009 season.
Despite consistently making the MLB playoffs, they have only been able to make the World Series one time since 2009 (in 2024).
Beloved Yankee World Series Champ Sends Out Heartfelt Post
GettyJohnny Damon #18 of the New York Yankees warms up at batting practice prior to Game One of the ALDS against the Minnesota Twins during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 7, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
This week, a member of the 2009 World Series title team (Johnny Damon) made a heartfelt post.
He wrote: “Traded the bat for a paddle. Always happy to support a good cause with Rain & Rose!”
GettyJohnny Damon #18 of the New York Yankees bats against the Cleveland Indians at Yankee Stadium on April 19, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Here’s what people were saying in the comments:
@heartpaw25: “Have a great time!!”
@worth_the_price_of_admission: “Go for it!!! 👏💃💎🎤”
@tjadams2307: “Great sport Johnny. All of the best Pickleball players are former baseball players. Their hand eye coordination is the difference. Have fun!”
GettyJohnny Damon #18 of the New York Yankees runs to first base against the Minnesota Twins during their game on July 2, 2007 at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx Borough of New York City.
@lamejor3: “Welcome to my Island 🏝️, enjoy”
@nicoler_77: “Oh we need to play! 🙌”
Looking At Damon
GettyNew York Yankee Johnny Damon and his wife Michelle poses for a photo at the top of the Empire State Building on November 24, 2009 in New York City. Johnny Damon was a guest speaker to proclaim today as Jimmie Johnson Day in NYC.
Damon was picked in the 1992 MLB Draft.
He had stints with the Kansas City Royals and Oakland Athletics before the Boston Red Sox.
With Boston, Damon won the 2004 World Series title (and made two All-Star Games).
GettyJohnny Damon #18 of the Boston Red Sox walks back to the dugout after flying out against the New York Yankees during their game at Fenway Park on July 17, 2005 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Damon then had a four-year run with the Yankees where he was a big piece of their title team in 2009.
In addition, he also had stops with the Detroit Tigers, Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians over 18 seasons at the MLB level.
The 53-year-old batted over .300 in five different seasons.
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Beloved New York Yankees World Series Champion Sends Out Heartfelt Post
The New York Yankees last won a World Series title during the 2009 season.Despite consistently making the MLB playoffs, they have only been able to make the World Series one time since 2009 (in 2024).Beloved Yankee World Series Champ Sends Out Heartfelt PostThis week, a member of the 2009 World Series title team (Johnny Damon) […]
Beloved New York Yankees World Series Champion Sends Out Heartfelt Post