Freddy Schuman Passes Away

It is with great sadness, that we have lost one of the Greatest Yankees fan, Feddy Schuman has died today at the age of 82.

If you have been to Yankee Stadium, you’ve seen Freddy “Sez” Schuman carrying a frying pan with a shamrock painted on it, which he said “Brings ‘em luck.” Fans were encouraged to bang on the pot with a spoon to make noise. The pot made a distinctive sound that echoed throughout the stadium and could be heard in the background during TV broadcasts.

Schuman also carries a number of colorful hand-painted signs adorned with messages to encourage the team and the fans. The signs usually begin with “Freddy ‘sez’”. Some Freddy messages include “Again & Again Yankees Prove They Are Great“, and “Fans, We Got To Help Yankees Out Of Slumps“. Sometimes, Schuman will give the sign to a lucky fan at the end of a game.

Before every Yankees game, you could see Freddy outside of the Stadium, and during the game Freddy would make his rounds throughout the Stadium.

You will be greatly missed Freddy, may you Rest in Peace.

Image(s) courtesy of Zimbio.com

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