From Yankees Batboy to Executive | Ray Negron | Chazz Palminteri Show | EP 136

Ray Negron is a Best-Selling Author, NY Yankees Executive, Producer and Inspirational Speaker.   Ray’s amazing journey began fifty years ago when at 17-years of age, he was caught spraying graffiti on a wall at Yankee Stadium by NY Yankees owner, George Steinbrenner. As fate would have it, Steinbrenner decided against putting Ray in jail and instead, offered him a second chance making him the batboy for the greatest franchise in sports history. Ray was propelled into a dream job sharing the dugout with the “Bronx Zoo” team of the seventies. He became a positive influence in the fiery clubhouse that included Manager Billy Martin, superstar Reggie Jackson and the legendary Thurman Munson. And for the next 37 years, Steinbrenner and Ray built a special relationship until Steinbrenner’s passing in 2010.   Steinbrenner’s vision lives on through Ray. As a Community Consultant for the NY Yankees, Ray is immersed in ensuring that veteran players and Yankee rookies promote the tradition of the club’s pride and inspiration by visiting terminally sick kids in hospitals and supporting the inner-city youth throughout New York. He was the co-founder of “Hank’s Yanks”, a not for profit competitive youth travel baseball team for underprivileged kids (ages 10-18) founded by the late New York Yankees co-owner Hank Steinbrenner.   Check out Rays website theraynegronstory.com Ray on Social Media @RayNegronYanks Rays Book "Yankee Miracles: Life with the Boss and the Bronx Bombers" Be sure to leave your comments below! Dont forget to Like & Subscribe!!! Have Questions or Topic Suggestions?   Shoot us an email at [email protected] Your input shapes the show and we will read them!   👉 Don't forget to check out my One-Man Show and exclusive merchandise at ChazzPalminteri.net!   Join me every Monday morning at 11am EST for brand new episodes of The Chazz Palminteri Show, where we bring you exciting insights and captivating guests who contribute to the dialogue of change. Stay connected with me on social media to catch a glimpse behind the scenes and stay updated on the latest developments: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chazzpalminteri/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/chazzpalminteri TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chazzpalminteri?lang=en   A special shout-out to our remarkable team and the dedicated producer, John, also known as NYVideoGuy. Visit his website for outstanding content at https://www.NYVideoGuy.com and follow him on all social media platforms @NYVideoguy.   Let's address challenges, spread awareness, and inspire positive action. It's time to stand up for what's right. Tune in now and be a part of the change we wish to see in the world.