In those days the subways were clean and safe. I could hop on the subway and get to Yankee Stadium in about 20 minutes. We’d try to hide from each other, taking cover behind a trunk or in a locker and trying to ambush each other. Then I would get my pistol and fill it with water and I’d start shooting at him. I used to like to listen to him tell stories about the Babe and Gehrig and a young DiMaggio.īilly and I kept water pistols in our locker, and some nights Billy would fill his pistol and begin squirting water at me. Many times Billy and I would just hang around the clubhouse and keep Pete company. It’s the least they could do for such a dedicated and wonderful man. They have a plaque on the clubhouse door with Pete’s picture on it and the words The Pete Sheehy Clubhouse. But I was happy that somebody had the good sense to honor him and make certain he will always be remembered by naming the clubhouse after him. I was sad when I heard that Big Pete died a few years ago. Or if he was too busy to get over personally, he would send Billy a note or a message. After Billy left the Yankees and went with other teams, as a player and then a manager, whenever he came back to Yankee Stadium, Pete would pay a visit to the visitor’s club-house to see him. He had worked for the Yankees for over 50 years, starting as a kid during Babe Ruth’s day. What stories Pete could tell if he wanted to. He lived the old slogan “What you see here, what you hear here, let it stay here when you leave here.” He was one guy who could be trusted with your innermost secrets. The two Peles did that, and it sometimes took them three or four hours after a game, day or night, to complete their chores. When we arrived, there was always a freshly laundered uniform hanging in our locker and our baseball shoes were shined and lined up on the floor. We called them “Big Pete” and “Little Pete.” They took care of the clubhouse, cleaning up after a game, picking up the soiled uniforms, washing them and preparing for the next game. We had two clubhouse men, Pete Sheehy and Pete Previte. We used to like to hang around the clubhouse after a day game. We liked to have fun, but that didn’t always mean going out and drinking. We did our share, but we had quiet times, too. I lived alone, but occasionally Billy would sleep over on those nights when we would go out, which happened more than a few times.ĭon’t get the idea that it was always party, party, party with Billy and me. (Coincidentally, the hotel was located just a few doors away from where my restaurant is now.) I had a small suite, just a little bigger than a hotel room. We didn’t have anything like it in Commerce, Oklahoma. But in 1956, that dismal situation came to a screeching halt. And, for a while, I wasn’t able to deliver. I don’t mind admitting that over the next few years there was incredible pressure on me because of what Casey said. That was when Casey told the writers that I was going to be the next Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and Joe DiMaggio all rolled up in one. No - 1956 was my favorite summer because that was when I put everything together and, for the first time, had finally done the things that a lot of people, particularly Casey Stengel, predicted I would do when I first came to the Yankees in 1951. When I say that was my favorite summer, I’m not saying it was my favorite team, or the most enjoyment I ever had, or the best team I ever played on. Let me first clear up some possible misunderstandings about my choice of 1956 as my favorite summer. It's a space where elegance meets inspiration, designed to engage, inform, and appreciate the artistic poise of these celebrated personalities.History as related by “The Mick” in the style you would expect coming from one sporting such a moniker My Favorite Summer, 1956 Our website goes beyond surface allure, offering insightful narratives that respect the individuality and aspirations of Penthouse models, highlighting their contributions both within and beyond the lens. We navigate through the eras, reflecting on the cultural significance and evolving paradigms of beauty and sensuality that these models represent. Visitors are invited to peruse a tastefully curated collection of profiles, photographs, and exclusive features that delve into the personal journeys and career milestones of these women. This website is dedicated to showcasing these iconic figures who embody grace, beauty, and empowerment, marking their own space in the world of glamour and high fashion. is a sophisticated portal, celebrating the captivating allure and artistic elegance of Penthouse models throughout the magazine’s storied history.
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