Nov 4, 2009 7:24 pm US/Eastern
CBS 2 Goes Inside World Of Yankees Superstitions
Fans Have Their Rituals, Hope They Are Rewarded In Game 6
Reporting
Lou Young
BRONX (CBS) ―
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Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees celebrates his two-run home run with teammate Robinson Cano against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Three of the 2009 MLB World Series on Oct. 31, 2009, in Philadelphia.
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Second baseman Chase Utley #26 of the Philadelphia Phillies attempts to turn a double-play in the top of the third inning as Johnny Damon #18 of the New York Yankees is out at second base on a fielder's choice in Game Five of the 2009 MLB World Series.
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Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees forces out Ryan Howard #6 of the Philadelphia Phillies on a fielder's choice in the bottom of the first inning of Game Five of the 2009 MLB World Series at Citizens Bank Park on Nov. 2, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pa.
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Manager Joe Girardi (right) of the New York Yankees takes starting pitcher A.J. Burnett #34 out of the game in the bottom of the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Five of the 2009 MLB World Series at Citizens Bank Park on Nov. 2, 2009
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(L-R) Jimmy Rollins #11, Shane Victorino #8 and Chase Utley #26 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrate after they all scored on Utley's 3-run home run in the bottom of the first inning against the New York Yankees in Game Five of the 2009 MLB World Series.
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Shane Victorino #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after he was hit on the hand and the butt of the bat on a swing in the bottom of the second inning against the New York Yankees in Game Five of the 2009 MLB World Series at Citizens Bank Park.
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The Bronx Bombers and their fans are hoping to leave Yankee Stadium Wednesday night with a victory.
Hundreds lined up earlier in the day, but only a lucky few walked away with tickets for Game 6 of the World Series. CBS 2 HD caught up with several fans that were willing to let us in on the superstitions they hope will help guide the Yankees to a win.
Everybody's got their "thing" – that good luck ritual that'll bring on victory, or stave off defeat.
For many it's simple, but hard to explain.
"I sit in my living room, watch the Yankees and put my hat on," said Mike Larson of Gramercy Park.
"I'm wearing my Don Mattingly jersey, something related to Don Mattingly back in the '80s. I grew up watching Don Mattingly play and I wear that before every big game," said James Novarro of Queens.
The rituals are strongest in the shadow of the Stadium, in the Bronx apartments where you can actually hear the crowd from inside the game. The main thing, we were told by the experts, is "don't jinx it."
"I have to wear this jacket. I've noticed every time I don't wear this jacket we lose," said Mike Acevido of the Bronx.
"When I'm in the house I do a couple of drinks. I do a couple of prayers. I set myself in a certain way, of course. Well, sometimes it doesn't work. They lose," added Otidio Rodriguez of the Bronx.
Sometimes the jinx is a certain "someone" to avoid at game time.
"Yeah, my wife sitting next to me. Yeah, she doesn't sit next to me when the game's going on," said George Romano of Cortlandt Manor.
And some rituals are simply things we have to endure for the team with varying levels of enthusiasm.
"I just stand in line every year waiting for tickets and it's fun. Go Yanks," East Village resident Neil Intraub said.
"I'm doing it right now! Darth Vader's in the house! This is my ritual Yeaaaaaaa! Champions!!! I love you buddy," added an enthusiastic Martin Santiago of the Bronx.
For complete World Series coverage, be sure to check out WCBSTV.com's
World Series section.
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