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Outfielder gets message across at Iona College graduation
By Peter Zellen / Special to MLB.com
NEW YORK -- For about two hours Sunday, the Theater at Madison Square Garden so
unded a lot like Yankee Stadium.
That's because with Bernie Williams on hand to speak at Iona College's graduati
on commencement, hundreds of fans turned up the volume to show their love for t
he veteran outfielder.
When the moderator first introduced him, the serenity of the proceeding was bro
ken with a "Let's go Bernie," from a male student sitting in the first few rows
. Then, as Williams approached the lectern, he waited for 30 seconds as about h
alf the graduating students and hundreds of family members and guests stood up
in support.
They were cheering, whistling, clapping and chanting the ever familiar -- BER-N
IE ... BER-NIE ... BER-NIE.
It was almost as if the Bleacher Creatures were there.
On their way to get their diplomas, several students stepped out of their way t
o go over to Williams' seat to shake his hand, showing appreciation for 16 exci
ting seasons in the Bronx.
There were at least two hugs and a peck on the cheek from female students, and
one more seeking an autograph.
It was all in good fun, and Williams, as well as the esteemed Iona faculty sitt
ing with him, seemed to appreciate the frivolity mixed in with the pomp and cir
cumstance.
"Don't be afraid to take risks. Make the most of your journey. Make it fun and
exciting," said Williams, who talked for almost 10 minutes about the start of h
is baseball career as a nervous 17-year-old in the Yankees organization as well
as his endeavors as an accomplished musician.
"My experience over 17 years playing with the Yankees, these are a few of the t
hings that I've learned. You've got to have a plan of action," said Williams, w
ho received an honorary doctorate of humane letters. "You have to stay focused
on the things you can control, and don't get discouraged or distracted by the t
hings you cannot control."
One thing he couldn't control much was a return to the Yankees -- the only orga
nization he has ever played for -- for a 17th season.
The 38-year-old Williams contemplated all winter whether to come back and play
in 2007, with teammates hinting he would only do so for the Yankees. But New Yo
rk offered Williams only a Minor League deal with the opportunity to earn a ros
ter spot in Spring Training -- which he declined.
Brought back in 2006 as a reserve, Williams played much more than expected afte
r long-term injuries to outfielders Hideki Matsui and Gary Sheffield, hitting .
281 with 12 home runs and 61 RBIs in 131 games.
But Williams is currently out of baseball, and after 287 home runs, 1,257 RBIs,
a .297 average, five All-Star Games, four Gold Gloves, four World Series champ
ionships, a batting title and a great deal of postseason acclaim, the cheers he
heard Sunday may have been a fond farewell.
So he offered these final words to Iona's graduating class of 2007:
"I know there's certain things regarding your job or whatever you may end up do
ing [that you don't like], but I'm here to tell you, don't let your job define
who you are. Your relationships will define who you are," Williams said. "No ma
tter what you choose to do in life ... you are going to be in a position to mak
e an impact on somebody's life."
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