Published 16 days ago • loading... • Updated 16 days agoShow Less IconYankees legend nearly walked away at 17 — and then Buck Showalter stepped in Summary by NjEveryone knows Bernie Williams as one of the greatest Yankees of his generation — a switch-hitting center fielder with a World Series ring, a Gold Glove, and a batting title to his name.Share menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeftCenter1RightSearch IconSort IconnjCenterFactualityOwnershipYankees legend nearly walked away at 17 — and then Buck Showalter stepped inEveryone knows Bernie Williams as one of the greatest Yankees of his generation — a switch-hitting center fielder with a World Series ring, a Gold Glove, and a batting title to his name.16 days ago·New Jersey, United StatesRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left0Leaning Right0Center1Last Updated16 days agoBias Distribution100% CenterBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources are Center100% CenterC 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantagenj broke the news in New Jersey, United States 16 days ago on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsNew York Yankees Plus IconGold Glove Plus IconNew York State Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsNew York Yankees Plus IconGold Glove Plus IconNew York State Plus IconShow All