by Dave Herwitz, Director of Admissions, ABC Training Center
Well here we are in mid-April. The weather is getting warmer (thank heavens), the days are getting longer and just a few subway stops away on the 4 train, the most successful team in all of sports is doing its thing again. That’s right, the New York Yankees are back in action powering their way atop the American League. So that got me to thinking about all of the similarities and differences between the New York Yankees and ABC Training Center – 2 great NYC winning traditions, Bronx style. A sort of Tale of the Tape, if you will. Drum roll please…
| NY Yankees |
ABC Training Center | |
| Established | 1903 | 1972 |
| # 4 Train Stop | 161st Street | Fordham Road |
| Uniform | Pinstripes | Scrubs |
| Biggest Star | A Rod |
A Students |
| Annual Ritual | World Series in Oct. | Graduation in June |
| Popular Promotion | Bat Day | Free Book Bag |
| Price/Length | Expensive/Long Games | Low-Cost Tuition/Fast Training |
| Rookies Train At | Scranton Wilkes-Barre | Jewish Home & Hosp. Nursing Home |
| Bottle of Water | $5 from Vendors | $1 from Bush |
| Sworn Enemy | Boston Red Sox | Unemployment |
| Frequent Procedure | MRIs for Yankees |
EKGs for Patients |
| Nickname | Bronx Bombers | A Better Career |
| Venue | Overcrowded Stadium | Intimate, Uncrowded Classrooms |
| Licensed By | Major League Baseball | NY State Dept. of Education |
| 2nd Home | Tampa, FL | Morris Avenue |
| Key Pitching Stat | E.R.A | C.N.A.s Enrolled |
| Fans Favorite Chant | “Let’s Go Yankees!” | “Thank You ABC!” |
| Reputation | Winners | Winners |
Play Ball.
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