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Name:	Chris
Thanks for leaving it all on the field.

Name:	Ann-Marie
City/State:	Fresh Meadows, NY
Hey Paulie...gonna miss you this season!!!

Name:	Dean
City/State:	Galena/Columbus, OH
Paul, I just wanted to tell you how weird it is approaching a new baseball season with you retired. I just wonder how I'll follow the game now. I hope you always find a way to stay active in baseball; it is in your blood. I'm also very glad to see that you're in the process of writing a book. I'll be very interested in reading it when it comes out. If you need any help with it (from the Columbus/Brookhaven end), please let me know. I already have my tickets for the "Paul O'Neill Bobble-Head Doll Night" at the Clippers game on July 28th. I hope you'll be able to attend the game in person. Take care and my best to all your family!

Name:	Roberto
City/State:	Queens, NY
I want to tell you Paulie that we miss you and that I want to thank you for all your efforts with the team. I enjoyed watching you play and I still think that you had at least two more years in you. I wish you the best for the years to come and hopefully you decide to come out of retirement soon.

Name:	Kelly
City/State:	Tennessee
I just want to say how much I will miss watching you play this season. I love how you talked/yelled at yourself while playing. I do the same thing, so it was nice seeing someone as great as you doing the same. I was wondering how you felt about Giambi being a Yankee. I don't like it, and I have a Yankee website, and we don't like that move. We all love Tino, though. Steinbrenner compared Giambi to you, and I think that it was wrong. There is no comparison. You are in a completely different league from Giambi. He can only aspire to your greatness. Take care and God bless!

Name:	Lana
City/State:	Queens, NY
PAULIE, IT JUST WON'T BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU IN RIGHT FIELD. ENJOYED WATCHING YOU PLAY..YOUR SPIRIT AND LOVE OF THE GAME. ENJOYED YOUR INTERVIEWS WITH MICHAEL KAYE..LOOKING FOWARD TO YOUR BROADCASTS. WISH YOU WOULD HAVE STAYED ONE MORE SEASON....

Name:	Robert
City/State:	Howard Beach, NY
As a die hard Yankee fan,I'd just like to say thanks for all the great memories you've give us fans the past 9 years.It has been a true honor to watch you play,you are a class act and will never be forgotten.You always gave it your all and always wanted to win,not to mention a great teammate in the clubhouse. There's no doubt in my mind..you were the heart & soul of the Yanks the past 9 seasons,and to not see you in right field come opening day 2002 will be a tough one to swallow.You're the best Paulie..I wish you & your family the best of luck & happiness in years to come..and one day we'll see that #21 in monument park where it belongs! Thanks again Paul..and take care!!!

Name:	Michael
City/State:	Connecticut
Dear Mr. O'Neill, My name is Mike,I am 11years old. I always loved to watch you play. You always toughed it out, no matter what. People told me that you were a baby because of the way you acted after you got out. This always upset me because they don't know the whole story, but neither do I. But in my opinion, you just cared about your at-bats more than anyone else. I think it is great that you are going to be an anouncer, but I think you should be a manager! I won't say I'm your #1 fan, because that is what everyone says, I didn't Idolize my room to you or the Yankees.This may be because I don't have enough money, but Paulie, Thank you! Thankyou for giving me such great memories, I will miss you on the field!

Name:	Keith
City/State:	Fredericksburg, VA
Thanks for the memories. You are my favorite player. It won't be the same watching Yankee baseball with out the number 21 in right field. Just think, Cooperstown is only five years away. Enjoy your retirement.

Name:	Anya
City/State:	Nanuet, NY
Paulie, you are, i have to say, one of the best Yankees that ever lived! you are my favorite player!Whenever i went to Yankee games, i made sure that our seats were near right field! i always yelled down to you! i'd have to say i'm your #1 fan! you will be missed by everyone. #21 lives on!!!!!!

Name:	Joey
City/State:	Carmel, NY
Thanx for the memories Paul you were a great ballplayer my friends think your cool too. My five favorte Paul Oneill Moments are 5. Your running catch into the wall in Game 2 the of 1998 world series 4. Your last yankee stadium homerun 3. You amasing catch in the 2000 World series that robbed Edgardo Alfonso of a base hit 2. You Catching the final out of David Wells Perfect game 1. Your gutzy 10 pitch at bat in Game 1 of the 2000 world series against Armando Benitez

Name:	Ginny
City/State:	Valley Stream, NY
Just heard the news today, oh boy!!! I am so happy to hear that you will be working with YES. I know you have many fans but just want you to know that I was never a fan of baseball until several years ago when I caught a Yankee game and was blown away by the way you played. Very few players show the dedication and love on the field. Because of you and players like Joe Girardi (who I miss), Tino and Scott I became a Yankee fan. But you will forever remain my favorite. I look forward to seeing you on TV. I hope the new yankee team can live up to the Yankee mystic. So far I am not impressed.

Name:	Brian
City/State:	Racine, WI
Mr. O'Neill you are my favorite player ever!! I almost cryed that last day at Yankee Stadium. I am trying to get number 21 for my baseball uniform. I play right field just like you. Though I am a righty I try to base my swing on yours. Well, I hope you have a fun life off the field.

Name:	Michele
City/State:	Medford, NY
Hi! I am the one that you signed the ball to in August. My mom called your brother and he had you signed the ball. Thankyou so much!!!! I think I am your greatest fan. I have many little plaques, and One huge plaque. Yesterday 3/9/02 in hollbrok I past you on the way to my soccer game. I can not believe I missed you. I found out you were there after you left.

Name:	Kathie
City/State:	Riverdale, NY
Hi Paul, Your definatly going to be missed. I hope your enjoying your life to the fullest. If anyone has earned it, it's you. Right field will be so desolate now. Sincerely, Kathie... Bronx Bomber fan all the way. United We Stand

Name:	Wanda
City/State:	Burlington, VT
Thanks for the memories....I go as far back as when you played in Burlington, Vermont with the Reds double A team. Now its really not going to be the same this year in right field for the Yankees. #21 will always be there.

Name:	Jeffrey
City/State:	Bayville, NJ
When you first joined the Yankees I saw the intensity that you played with all the time. I said to my daughter at that time,"Nicole, see how hard this man works? Work this hard and you go far in life." Today Nicole is a 3rd year Ph.D. student in Biochemistry as a medical researcher. Your lesson you offer kids to work hard pays off in ways you don't even know!

EVERY YANKEE GAME I WENT TO FOR EVERY SINGLE INNING WITHOUT FAIL I WOULD STAND RIGHT ABOVE THE WALL IN RIGHT FIELD AND YELL "PAULIE DOUGH" (THAT IS MY NICKNAME FOR PAUL). THIS WAS NOT EASY TO DO BECAUSE I WOULD HAVE TO CLIMB OVER THE ROPE (MANAGE TO GET IN GOOD WITH THE SECURITY GUARD OF COURSE) I WOULD ONLY BE ALLOWED TO DO IT WHILE PAUL WAS WARMING UP. PAUL WOULD WAVE (MAYBE NOT EVERY INNING) HE WOULD KNOW WITH MY LOUD MOUTH THAT I WAS THERE. ONE GAME IT WAS THE EIGHT INNING I'M YELLING MY USUAL "PAULIE DOUGH" AND ALL OF SUDDEN PAUL GOT THE BALL BACK FROM BERNIE AND THREW IT TO ME. IT WAS A GREAT THROUGH OF COURSE I WAS JUST SO NERVOUS THAT IT HIT MY PALM AND THEN THE GROUND. WELL FANS WENT RUNNING FOR IT AND I DOVE TOO. THE SECURITY GUARD PICKED IT UP AND SAID (TO THE FANS) "NO WAY PAUL THREW THIS TO HER" AND GAVE IT TO ME. IT WAS THE COOLEST THING HOW HE ACKNOWLEDGED ME ALL THE TIME WITH A WAVE BUT THAT TIME WAS THE BEST. I HAVE TRIED LIKE CRAZY (NO PUN INTENDED) (OF COURSE, PAUL) TO GET THAT BALL SIGNED, BUT HAVE FAILED. THAT'S OKAY THOUGH THAT BALL WILL ALWAYS HAVE SPECIAL MEMORIES FOR ME TO HAVE AND SHARE. PEOPLE HAVE SAID THAT PAUL IS NOT THAT SOCIABLE AND FAN FRIENDLY BUT I HAVE THAT STORY AS MY DEFENSE BUT THEY CAN NEVER SAY THAT PAUL DOES NOT HAVE HEART FOR THE GAME. THANKS FOR LISTENING (READING)

Name:	Matthew
City/State:	Elizabethtown, PA
Thanks for all of the World Series', exciting games, clutch hits and great catches. You will undoubtedly be missed on the field but it is great that you left the game on your own terms. Thanks for the many memories! I wear my Yankees #21 jersey with pride. Best of luck in the future.

Name:	Sammy
City/State:	Westchester, NY
What can I say. You are everyone's favorite Yankee. It'll be strange to not see you in rightfield come opening day. I'd like to wish you some serious luck on your broadcasting career. I never could picture you in a suit though. Great page by the way. I hope for the best. Thanks for all the memories.

Name:	Steph S.
hey!!! hope u have a happy retirement and a awesome life! u mean so much 2 me and i miss you so much i cant wait 2 c u on YES! well i got to go im sure ill b riting again bye bye x0x MuAh*

Name:	Leo
City/State:	Rochester, NY
Your work ethic, intensity, and love of the game will be sorely missed ... the sports world needs more professionals like Paul O'Neill! Good Luck in future endevours, and thanks for the Championships!

Name:	Tammara
City/State:	Oneonta, NY
It'll be so strange not to see you on the field anymore. I'm gonna miss the fiery attitude and the clutch hitting and defense that you provided. However, I'm thrilled that you will be broadcasting some games for the Yankees. I am attending college for sports broadcasting, and I couldn't help but think what a thrill it would be to broadcasting a game with a player that I have always wanted to meet. It's amazing! Hopefully, I'll see you at the ballpark some day!

Name:	Maria
City/State:	Randolph, NJ
I JUST WANTED TO WISH YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND LET YOU KNOW THAT EVERY YANKEE GAME I WOULD GO TO I WOULD STAND BY RIGHT FIELD AND YELL "PAULIE DOUGH" (THAT IS THE NICKNAME I GAVE YOU). ONE GAME YOU WERE WARMING UP WITH BERNIE AND YOU THREW THE BALL TO ME. I TRIED TO GET YOU TO SIGN IT BUT WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL. I THINK YOUR A GREAT PLAYER AND I'M HAPPY FOR YOU THAT YOU CAN TAKE THE TIME TO BE WITH YOUR FAMILY. CANT WAIT TO HEAR YOU BROADCAST. HAPPY BIRTHDAY AGAIN.

Name:	Kat
City/State:	State College, PA
Just wanted to say Happy Birthday, Paul!! Best wishes for a successful transition to the broadcast booth. You're a classy guy and you will be missed on the playing field. Best wishes always.

Name:	Liz
City/State:	Neptune City, NJ
Just wanted to wish you a very happy & healthy birthday and many more. You are a great human being and you deserve all the good things in life. Happy Birthday! Liz

Name:	Christine
City/State:	Wharton, NJ
Normally, I'm jumping up and down with joy at this time of the year knowing that Opening Day is just around the corner. This year, however, I'm excited, but I'm also sad. My two favorite players are no longer on the team. It's going to take some time for me to get used to new players in right field and at first base. My heart is broken! No one will ever replace you or Tino in my eyes. I know life goes on, but when I look at first base or in right field, I will still see Nos. 24 and 21!!!!!! I wish you the best of luck and happiness. Thank you for all the talent, joy and excitement you have provided Yankee fans with during your career. You truly are a class act ballplayer and all-around great guy, and you will be sorely missed and forever in our hearts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Name:	Tim
City/State:	Rochester, NY
THANKS for the intensity and focus on the field, THANKS for the leadership and pride of playing the game, and THANKS for being a GREAT YANKEE. Best of wishes on a bright future in Broadcasting.

Name:	Becky
City/State:	Connecticut
I just wanted to say that I enjoyed watching you play,(temper fits and all). You came in when I was just starting to appreciate and love the game. I have learned so much from watching you and I am going to miss seeing you play through the best and worst circustances but I also know what it means to say you've had enough and are ready to move onto the next stage. Thank You and enjoy your family and YES

Name:	Patricia
City/State:	Tunbridge, VT
on monday i sent an email wishing paulie a happy birthday. my state was listed as NJ - fyi the ONLY tunbridge in the united states is in vermont - we are a rural farming community of 1000 folks. paulie and the nyy need to know that VERMONT loves the yankees, the state is split between red sox (yuckarooooo) and expos fans, but im a true ny yankee fan - since the day i was born in 1966 :) my sis and i will miss paulie in right field ! (Sorry Patricia!)

Name:	Stephanie
City/State:	Long Island, NY
Happy birthday Paul and many many healthy happy ones!!!

Name:	Kristina
City/State:	Can Diego, CA
Hi Paul! I wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday, I hope you have an outstanding day and year. Too bad you aren't playing this year, the Yankees are playing in San Diego for the first time in the regular season, and I'm definitely going, my mom just bought tickets, but you won't be there :(! I'm going to miss you and your great attitude towards the game, no one will ever replace you. I LOVE YOU!!!!!! and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Name:	Patricia
City/State:	Tunbridge, VT
Dear Paulie Happy Thirty Nine! you are STILL looking fine ! will miss you on the field!

Name:	Billy
City/State:	Morristown, NJ
I am 4 years old and I just wanted to say... Happy 39 Birthday. I hope you enjoyed it with your family for a change. We will miss you this year in Yankee Pinstripes. Best Wishes, Billy

Name:	Pam
City/State:	Manchester, NH
Just want to wish my favorite baseball player a very Happy 39th Birthday!!! I am really going to miss seeing you play. Now I just need to get my hands on NY television and get the YES station to see you do the pre and post-game shows. The game is not going to be the same without you - thanks for all the great memories!!!! My Paul O'Neill "stuff" is now priceless! Best Wishes always!

Name:	Joey
City/State:	Rye Brook, NY
First I want to say that the yankees are the greatest basball team ever. I also want to say that i went to the same school as your children. I also used to know your son Aaron. Him me and a couple of my friends played football together. Also I remember last year you came to my school for the Yankee raffle. I thought that was very kind of you. Well the last thing that I want to say is that in my heart you will always be a Yankee, and that will never change!

Name:	Caitlin
City/State:	Rockaway, NY
I'll be attending my first Yankee game this season and you won't be there Paul!!!!Thankyou Paulie for so many great years of baseball and there will definitely be a gap in right field without you there!It's nice to know you'll still be associated with the Yankees and I hope it stays that way for a long time.I love you Paulie! I hope you have a nice retired life, you deserve it!

Name:	Aleasha
City/State:	Hopewell Junction
i'm really gonna miss you. but it probably won't hit me til opening day. its cool that your gonna be annoucing games (sorta). it would be cool if you wrote me back. if you can. well good luck.

Name:	Wendy
City/State:	Columbus, OH
Hi Paul. I just wanted to congratulate you on your retirement. My fiance used to play football and basketball with you at Brookhaven High School! I hope you remember him (Robert Ferguson) He has always followed your career! When his dad was inducted in the college football hall of fame, Steinbrenner threw a party in NY for his dad. Our 12 year old son plays baseball. He plays for the traveling team at Forest Park. Good luck in your retirement! If you make it to Columbus he wold love to see you and your wife again!

Name:	Alicia & Steph
City/State:	Oceanside, NY
Hi, I am sitting with my friend Steph right next to me and I signed on this site about 30min. ago I wantd to look at this because Paul O'Neill is my favorite Yankee! My dad got me ticketrs just to see you play and I had a seat right by you well my cousin, Eric, called me and told me that you hurt your leg! I did not belive him at the time then I turned on the news and it said you would be sitting out a few games I locked myself in the bathroom and cried for 2 hours! The reason I cried was because I was going to be right next to you and Shane Spencer was there instead of you! I was so mad! My dad tried to get world seris tickets but he was to slow!!!! My room is not Yankees but I have an intire wall full of just Paul stuff placts and the rest are newspaper articles and then pictures from this site! All my friends think I am so werid because Derek Jeter is the best he is cute and can play ball well I want to let everyone no that Paul is my ideal and he is #1 and can play ball so great!! Better then anyone!!! Paul I am so mad that you left the NEW YORK YANKEES and even if anyone takes your number I will be there with YOUR jersey on and good luck with anything you do! I saw ad in the newspaper with you and your son Aaron cleaning out your locker I cried so much and that was just becuase you were cleaning out your locker now that you left me and my friends , Steph, can fill up her pool when it is empty!!! WE LOVE YOU PAUL!!!!

Name:	Lourdes
City/State:	Bronx, NY
I just wanted to thank you for making the Yankees so special. You are the true spirit of the Yankees and it just won't be the same watching the best in baseball without the best in right field. We all miss you in the Bronx.

Name:	Brian
City/State:	Jersey City, NJ
Hello Paul. You have been my favorite baseball for it seems like forever now(I just turned 14 so forever is not that long)...and one of my dreams was about to come true a few weeks back. I was supposed to meet you at an autograph session in NY...but 2 days before that I got sick with a 106 degree fever, so I wasnt able to go...which made my week from being bad to being one of the worst weeks of my life. So I hope to see you around NJ/NY again soon. Thanks for everything Paulie!

Name:	Nikki
City/State:	Cincinnati, OH
I just wanted to thank you for the jersey you signed for me. Pastor Sonny Snell gave it to me last week. I've been a fan since you started with the Reds. The jersey is by far the coolest thing I own! Good luck with the broadcasting. I'll miss seeing you on the field.

Name:	Linda
City/State:	Naples, FL
I have met you at several games and at spring training. You have always been very kind to sign for me however at the last set of Tampa games I was hoping to get a picture with you and when you signed my poster I was to nervous to ask. I was recently in NY, my mom needed to have surgery, and found out you had just been at the mall near her home. Another missed opportunity. I'm hoping to see you at spring training next month, I have season tickets and maybe now that you are retired you have more time to chat and maybe take a picture. Hoping you are enjoing time with your family and relaxing (playing drums or tennis)! ME :)

Name:	Rich
City/State:	Elmwood Park
paul i got my email address which everyone thinks is so cool from watching you play ball thats the way u took everything like a raging storm. u never cared about money or fame u just cared about winning. if every player played like u baseball wuld have no problems. i go to the bookstore and read all the recent yankee books hoping to god to get a passage about you. im a thirty year old man with a medium size case of tourettes syndrome. im broke and have lived throgh my party days(no DRUGS) all my friends are now married and some have kids i recently got off a horrendous 4 year relationship. my point being is that watching you has given me the greatest joy in the last five years every night. you paul are my idol after of course my father. i know im getting old now seeing u cal, and mark retire. but you what from this point on im going to take life like u took every at bat like a RAGINGSTORM!

Name:	Angel
City/State:	Woodridge, IL
#21 WAS CLEMENTE'S NUMBER. YOU PAID HONOR TO THAT REVERED NUMBER BY PLAYING HARD EVEN WHEN HURT!!! I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES.

Name:	Neil
City/State:	Maspeth, NY
You are my favorite player of all-time. I wish you change your mind and play for another season. You will truly be missed. Best of luck on your retirement. I hope you write a book in the near future. Take care.

Name:	Jodi
City/State:	Columbus, OH
There's way too much to say in this guest book. There are not words to express the joy I've felt for you during your career, living out your dream. I've seen you play all over the country. For reasons you can probably understand, I always hoped you knew how deeply I cared about your success. I recently reconnected with Butch and we had fun talking over old times together. Anyway, I should be down at spring training at some point and would love to get together, chat and have a brew or two. You now have my e-mail address, please get in touch if you'd like to get together. I think we would have a lot to catch up on. And we can share our stories about experiencing the fantasy of meeting Mick Jagger! Hope to hear from you. Best to you and your family.

I just wanted to say that I am the BIGGEST Paul O'neill fan in America. I love him! He is the greatest Yankee ever. Also, I love this website..it is a great way to find out more about Paul!

Name:	Dave
City/State:	Milford, NH
Thanks for some great memories. As a life long Yankees fan (in Red Sox country) watching you play was an experience that I enjoyed every opportunity I had. Thanks again, right field will seem empty for a while without #21 out there.

Name:	Danny
City/State:	Johnstown, OH
I just wanted to thank you for the card that you gave choppers for me while I was in hospital at Dodd Hall after my car accident. It seems like the only Sundays that I didn't go and play basketball with Bill and everybody you ended up showing up. Well Thank you again and congradulations on all of your achievements that you have accomplished. Mom and Dad also say hello!

Name:	Lynne
City/State:	Jersey City, NJ
Growing up in a state with NO major league baseball team was tough, but knowing that the greatest team in the history of the game was right across the Hudson River made my life a whole lot better. I have loved the Yankees more than I've loved anything else. I wrote my college essay on how the 1999 Yankees changed my life, and I just finished writing a speech on you, Paul, for my Oral Communication class here at college. I have not only had the biggest crush on you for the longest time, but I also admire you more than you will ever know. My room at home in high school was covered from wall to wall with Yankees pictures, and there was a special "Paul Wall" at one end. The aggression that you had when you played and the amazing stats that you put up on the board has truly made you a living legend. I cried the night you said good bye and I will cry on Opening Day at Yankee Stadium when I don't see you come out of the dugout. You will forever be a role model to me and I will be telling my grandkids exactly who was the driving force in my life to never let adversity stand in my way to success. Thank you Paul and watch out because I have made it my goal before I graduate college to meet you and personally get your autograph! lol Thanks for the memories!!!!!

Name:	Craig
City/State:	Montgomery, NY
dear paulie i need to express my thanks to you for a problem that I had in my life right after 9-11. My step dad had died in the wtc and I was lost without him and that is when i turned to you for help and you did not even know it paulie I rembered when ur dad had died and you pushed your self through the whole thing and just kept on playing and I just kept on thinking to my self what would paulie say if he was here and thats when I decided to step it up and not sit around here thinking about everything. Right after that i had went and finished up my Eagle scout and i feel that i am your biggest fan and you are constantly thanking ur fans well i am thanking you for a change i would appreciate it if you could email be back to let me know that you had recieved this and i look foward to see you at the games this year as an announcer and my real dad works for nypd at the stadium and hopefully i will see you there so i can thank you in person. Your number one fan craig. O'NEILL IS GOD21!

Name:	Jerry
City/State:	Andover, NJ
I just want to thank you for being a true professional in every respect,I have been a Yankee fan since 1958 (4 yrs. old) listening to the radio with Grand-Pa as he kept a record in his scorecard. Best of luck in your retirement.

Name:	Melinda
City/State:	Franklin, NJ
The yankees have been around for over many years they won so many world series there are only a few players that captered my heart when i started watching the yankees it was a day I'll never forget my aunt sandy Webb set me down and told me to watch this game and i started watching it and saw this one guy that looked very nice standing there at bat and i said aunt sandy who is that guy that takes his anger out on the bat and she said that's Paul O'neill and every since then you have been my role model and i want to thank you for that and tell you that i love the way you play the game.

Name:	Fran
City/State:	Central Islip, NY
Just wanted to drop another line to say was I disappointed that the Yankees lost the 200l series? Yes. Upset? No. What upset me most was knowing that I won't be seeing you in right field anymore. There will always be another series but there will always be only one you. If I could influence the Yankee powers that be then I would make sure they sent you an e-mail with just three words "BABY COME BACK"! Of course the figures for a nice salary would be included even though that is not what you are about. That's another reason you are special. For you it was the love of the game not the mega bucks and in my opinion the Yankees got away cheap when they got you. Take good care of yourself. You are and always be my favorite player no matter who they put in right field.

Name:	Joann
City/State:	Middletown, NY
I had the great pleasure of meeting you Sun., Jan. 27 at the Palisades Center Mall. I waited on line for three hours. I met a lot of new friends standing in line all that time. It was a pleasure because we were all such fans of yours. Every time someone came out from just meeting you, they would all say how friendly and nice you are. How much time you took with them. You even posed for pictures. Well, three hours later, when it was finally my turn, I did not expect you to have half the energy and composure you had when you began. You were great!!! You thanked us for waiting so long, you posed for pictures with us, shook all of our hands. You are a real class act! Everyone in our group had so much fun, we plan on doing it again. It was worth the wait!! Thanks for being you.

Name:	Kristen
City/State:	Flemington, NJ
Hey Paul!! I'm 17, and I recently met you at Roosevelt Field Mall in Long Island. (Jan.26th) You were very nice to your fans. I wish you weren't rushed so much by all those agents. However, I have a nice picture now with my favorite player's autograph. You always did a great job on the field. Congrats on your retirement. I'll miss you!

Name:	Joe
City/State:	Connecticut
I've been your #1 fan for many many years, i am 16 and i myself play baseball, i take lessons from you every time your at-bat. I just can't believe you are retiring i was really upset when i heard that. You have made the Yankee organization great. Without your leadership on the field next year will be a very big miss. Well i thank you for listening to me. You're still my favorite player in the world thank you for everything you've done for me!

Name:	Jami
City/State:	Schenectady, NY
Thank you so much for being a true New York Yankee. You have given me so many great memories. I am going to miss Mr. Shepherd announcing 21 and 24. It is not going to be the same without you.

Name:	Stephanie
City/State:	Parchogue, NY
I just wanted to say that I will truly miss you this upcoming season. I am a die hard Yankee fan but also you have been my favorite ever since I saw you play. You always showed so much heart and soul in every game you played. You showed me what it was like to truly enjoy something and to always try to do your best. I want to thank you for Saturday at Roosevelt Field when I got to have my picture taken with you holding my license plate that read "21 Fan" It was an honor to meet you and for you to sign that and show appreciation regarding my plate. I drive my car proudly showing that #21 will always be remembered proudly. I look forward to hearing you on the YES station. Thanks for the wonderful memories!

Name:	Bernadette
City/State:	Ocean Township, NJ
I want to thank you for giving me back my love for baseball. I grew up in a house the youngest of four with two older brothers. My brothers and my father were really baseball fans, so I was too. My earliest memory is sitting on my mother lap at one of my oldest brother's Babe Ruth Baseball games that my father was coaching. we watched games and went to many games also -- they were Mets games....my father was a fan of theirs, sorry. Anyway, through the years, no matter what we always had baseball to enjoy together. After he died in 1987, I kinda stayed away from baseball, I guess it reminded me of my Dad, and sometime that made me sad. A few years ago, I started watching baseball again with my boyfriend and his young son. His son, Sam, is a Yankees fan, but Ben, my boyfriend, is a Mets fan.....but I still love him. Watching you play with such passion and enjoyment for the game revived my love for baseball. Even when you lose your temper, I still cheered you, I understand an Irish temper when I see one. It's great entertainment and has even helped me bond with Sam. This past summer I helped Ben coach Sam's Little League team, we had a great time. So once again, THANK YOU for all your years of playing, dedication, and appeciation of the game you have given us. I will always be grateful for the reminder of the times spent with my Dad watching games. THANK YOU FOR ALL THE MEMORIES.

Name:	Matt
City/State:	Anaheim, CA
I want to thank you for your many years of entertaining baseball. You've always been one of my favorites (besides Eric Davis). I'm a lifetime Red's fan originally from northern Kentucky and, as you probably know, there's not much to do there but watch the Red's and the UK Wildcats. It gave me goosebumps when the fans started chanting your name in the outfield. It was nice to see the New Yorkers took you in as one of their own, I'm sure it's hard to win them over. I just wanted you to know that there are people who still remember the good old days. Take care of yourself and enjoy your retirement! P.S. I'm sure the water coolers will thank you as well.

Name:	Gail & John
City/State:	Holbrook, NY
My husband and I are BIG Yankees Fans. We especially are fans of yours. We had the oppurtunity to meet you this past week end at the Hall Of Heroes. As we waited anxiously to meet you, we struck up conversations with other fans of yours. You will be happy to know that your fans love you and will miss you on the field. Just about everyone we spoke with admired your determination as a player and as role model for kids. We brought along our nephew Scott to meet you also who is also a Yankees fan. I was so happy that I was able to get a photo with you as you signed my Paul O'Neill jersey. I beleive your brother Robert was the person who offered to take the picture for me. Thank him for me. As we left the Hall of Heroes, fans still waiting on line asked us how it was to meet you. It was wonderful we told them. People were glad to hear that but not surprised as they knew you would be nothing else but sincere with your fans. Paul we look forward to seeing you in the broadcast booth with the YES network and hopefully return to the Yankees as a coach and hopefully a future manager. After all Joe has to retire someday! Good Luck with your future Paul! We will miss seeing #21 on the playing field.

Name:	Barbara
City/State:	Babylon, NY
I have been following your career for so long, I just wanted to drop you a note and let you know that it was great to finally meet you at your recent autograph signing at the Hall of Heros in Garden City NY. You were so pleasant and honestly one of the nicest players I have ever met at one of these signings, putting all your heart into everything you do. You will always be my favorite player,and played the game with full passion and drive everyday. I suppose you will be at Yankee Stadium the day they retire your number 21, as they should, along with other great players of the game. I will miss seeing you play, but look forward to seeing you broadcast the Yankee games for YES network. Please do more autograph shows, I'll be first in line.. I'd love to see you again.

Name:	Mike
City/State:	Staten Island, NY
I was part of the 56,000 fans who chanted your name in the eighth inning of game 5 of the world series, what a moment. I am a world trade center survivor and was going through some rough times, but that night i got to share a special moment at yankee stadium, with my little brother, and for those 3 hours all my thoughts were ones of happiness. I would like to thank you and the yankees for giving myself and new york a great season, great memories, and one heck of a game. thanks, good luck

Name:	Jennifer
City/State:	Milford, CT
Paul, it was a pleasure to meet you today at the signing. You will be greatly missed, you will always be my favorite Yankee. Thank you!!!!!!

Name:	Sonia & Justin
City/State:	New Rochelle, NY
Thank you very much for autographing my book on Sunday, January 27th as you were exiting from the All Stars store in the Palisades Mall. This meant the world to me and mostly my son Justin who admires you. After all you are his ultimate favorite player. He wears number 21 on his uniform and plays outfield as you do. Good luck with you retirement! All the best always to you and your family. Are you going to be in any other location in the near future? Justin's B-Day is 2/12 and he would love to meet you. Thank you again.

Name:	Fran
City/State:	Central Islip, NY
Hi Paul, I just wanted to say I will miss not seeing you in rightfield this year. I got the chance to see you play at Yankee Stadium in 1998. My then future son-in-law knew you are my favorite player and got tickets right behind you. As far as I'm concerned you were the heart of the Yankees. You always played with passion and gave more then 100% each at bat. While some may have viewed your throwing a bat or your hat as not right to me it just showed how passionate you were about the game. I only got to see you play that one time but I watched every game on TV. I will miss you and wish you and your family all the best in the years to come. Take care of yourself and always remember how special you are as a former player (boy you sure showed Lou Pinella how wrong he was) and as a person. Thank you for the years I was able to watch you play.

Name:	Lisa
City/State:	Clark, NJ
hey, paul. i just went to one of your card signings at a mall in west nyack in new york. i just wanted to thank you for your wonderful years on the yankees and i don't know who i will cheer for this year because you were my favorite player.

Name:	Russell
City/State:	Bridgeport, CT
Dear Mr. O'Neill, I will miss your determination and drive in rightfield, your intensity at the plate. Good Luck at your future as a broadcaster for the YES network. Thank You for your time as a N.Y. Yankee.

Name:	Max
City/State:	New York, NY
WE LOVE U PAULIE YANKEE GREAT BASEBALL ROLEMODEL 21 FOREVER!!!!

Name:	Bruce
City/State:	Newington, CT
Paulie... There have been other Yankees who have had monster careers, those with retired numbers, and those with flashier stats, but NO ONE that has put on the pinstripes has played with more HEART and PASSION than you. You epitomize the hard nose work ethic that we would like to see in ALL of today's pampered athletes. Everyone will look back to the "glory days" of the late '90's and the turn of the century... The GUTS, the heart, soul, and professionalism of those glory years will be defined by one name... PAULIE! Good luck in your new endeavors. Knock 'em dead in the broadcast booth!

Name:	Mindy
City/State:	Franklin, NJ
Paul hi i have been a yankees fan for 4 years and i have never met anyone as good as you you are a big rule model for me and i want you to come back you are my hero me and my brother watched you for so many years and i cryed the night the yankees lost the world series and Paul O'neill retired i love your way you play

Name:	Phil
City/State:	Cornwall, Canada
Paul, I've been a Yankee fan for years, because of you. You played the game with your heart. Right to the last out you wouldn't give up for your team and the fans who watched over you as loyal fans should. I just want to say to you that in 1998 I got the chance to see you play in a game for the first time live in Montreal. I was that annoying kid in the back of you while you were in the field. This was the same day that Brosius had 3 homeruns and Bernie had one too. To you Paul O'neill you gave me more than just a game to watch, you gave me your all. God bless you Paul O'neill you still are in my heart, and you will always be to me a true Champion!!!

Name:	Walt
City/State:	West Orange, NJ
Dear Paul,I'm not really looking forward to the start of the 2002 baseball season-without you in right field. I've followed your career since you came up in Cincinnati. I'm a player kind of fan, rooting more for an individual than a team. Pete Rose, Jim Palmer, Brad Park, Vinny Testaverde are a few I've followed-so you're in special company in my mind. Thanks Paul,for all the thrills you've given us over the years,and all the best to you and your family in whatever you choose to do with the rest of your life.

Name:	Tom
City/State:	Downingtown, PA
As a fellow drummer, is there any way I can access some of your percussion work? I've been playing for about 30 years now. Drums are the foundation for all music, and I'll draw an analogy here of the foundation you provided for the Yanks and their fans for the past 9 years. Although you were sometimes a little too hard on yourself, I always appreciated your warrior-like demeanor. Why was "Baba O'Riley" your signature tune? I forget the name, but someone (David Robbins?)wrote a phenomenal biography of Keith Moon. Moonie was a REAL character. Great read if you have time in your retirement(!). We'll miss you, and thanks again for the terrific memories. You were a constant.

Name:	Lisa
City/State:	Miller Place, NY
I just wanna say that ive liked the yankees since i was 8. don mattinly was my fav player when i first started watching but he retired that season. the second i saw paul play i knew he was my new favorite. from that day on ive never loved a player as much as paul. he truley is the best player ever, he puts so much heart into the game and ill miss watching him play greatly. i have many awesome memories of watching him play. and ill always remember going to the game gettin right field tickets just for him and screaming his name so loud and him looking over. i dont want him ever forgotten and #21 will always be my man! thanks paul! love u much! have a great retirement!

I would to thank paul for what he did one day outside of yankee stadium. My son & I were outside the press gate waiting for all players to come out after the game. My son Daniel is 5 years old was holding a baseball hoping to get anyone's autograph. Just as The yankees started coming out my son dropped his ball and it rolled to the feet of paul o'neill. Paul picked it up & came over to my son & signed it for him, to this day paul is his hero. Its too bad my son never really got a chance to see paul play the last 9 years... Thanks Mr O'neill

Name:	Billy
City/State:	Alexandria, VA
Hey Paulie-- I just wanted to thank you for all the memories. I am 14, and since i was 7, you have been my favorite player. My favorite memory was on February 4, 1994. It was my first yankees fan-fest, and it happened to be my birthday. Me and my dad went by train up to New York. I was having a blast. I had met Pat Kelly and Jim Leryitz, and my dad asked me who i wanted to go meet next. I remember looking up at the signs and seeing PAUL O'NEILL. That name reminded me of a card i had from a team set my grandma had sent me, so i chose you next. I remember looking up (way up, i must have been 4 feet) and saying "today's my birthdy!" you asked how old i was, where i lived. I answered 7 and Washington Dc. You asked if I was going to fix things up in DC (i obviously didn't get it at the time, but now i think it had something to do with Clinton getting elected). You signed a baseball for me and today it stands next to other fan-fest b-day autographs, including Joe Torre and Andy Pettitte 2 years later. But by far, it is my favorite. You made my birthday and my first yanks fan-fest one i will never forget. #21 is always going to be my favorite number, and I'm sure that I will one day pass that autographed ball on to one of my sons or grandsons and tell them about the guy i looked up to physically and mentally. I understand why you're retiring-- your young kids. I hope you teach them things you taught me-- NEVER GIVE UP, ALWAYS DRIVE YOURSELF TO 100 PERCENT. Have a great retirment Paul and I hope to meet you someday again...

Name:	Licia
City/State:	Rochester, NY
I've practly been a diehard Yankee fan all my life, but out of all the Yankee greats and modern day Yanks, you are my favorite. The game of Baseball, and me will greatly miss you out there playing your hardest every day. When I saw your last game in Arizona and saw your last hit it made me really sad to relise that it was the last one I'd ever see you play. Your detication to the game made me love the game even more. I hope you continue coaching your sons and living a baseball life. I look forward to hearing you on the YES network. Thank you "Warrior".

Name:	Russ
City/State:	New York
Thanks for being the best ... you will be missed and NEVER forgotten .. good luck in your future endevors!

Name:	Bill
City/State:	New York, NY
Thanks for the memories, glad that you will be back at least as an announcer! Give NEV and the family my best.

Name:	Cathy
City/State:	East Haven, CT
The best news that I heard since you announced your retirement was that you will be working for the YES network in the coming season. I will miss your playing but I look forward to those pre and post game shows even if its only 25. Now the next step will be to get the local cable company to carry the network otherwise I will be off to the nearest sports bar. I hope your retirement is going as you expected. Since I'm sitting in the room affectionately known as the Paul Shrine Room I get my glimpse of you every time I use my computer. Stay healthy and happy.

Name:	Dennis
City/State:	Glendale, NY
I am thrilled to hear that you will not be working at the concrete plant. You will be great in the broadcast booth. My favorite Seinfeld episode is the one where you played yourself. Regardless of what it cost I'll be at Paul O'Neil day. Thanks for being the person that you are on and off the field. You will always be my favorite Yankee. Best of Luck everyday. Thanks again.

Name:	Josh
City/State:	Council Bluffs, IA
As a lifelong Yankees fan (I'm only 20, but still...) I just have to say: Paulie, you're the man. Thanks for the memories. Not many people were as fun to watch as you.

Name:	Nick
City/State:	Westport, CT
Dear Paulie, Thank you so much for putting your heart into every single game that you played. I know that you have been criticized for taking things too hard when you didn't get on base, but Yankee fans know the warrior that you are, and how much you cared about helping the team in each and every at-bat. As a college student in Boston, I have to deal with Red Sox fans all the time, but even most of them realize that your performance shows the true class that you had, along with the entire team. I had the pleasure of sitting 50 feet away from you at Fenway Park on Good Friday in 2001, and it was a real treat to see my favorite Yankee of all-time up so close. Also, I was out in California this summer, and was lucky enough to be inside Edison Field on August 25th when you became the oldest player to get a 20/20, while Bernie Williams got his 200th homer, and Roger became the 4th AL Pitcher to start the season 17-1. It's amazing how the the team of the decade is full of surprises...even on the west coast!! As many fans have said, Right Field won't be the same without you. I'll enjoy listening to you as you step into the Broadcast booth for a few Y.E.S. Network games, for I know you know how to play the game well, both with strength and heart. God Bless you and your family, and may you have a wonderful retirement...you've earned it!!!

Name:	Andy
City/State:	Brunswick, ME
All I can say is that "WE LOVE YOU PAULIE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Name:	Stephanie
PAUL ALL I HAVE TO SAY TO YOU IS IN 3 WORDS ***I LUV U*** ALWAYS STEPHANIE

Name:	Patti
City/State:	Shelton, CT
As the daughter of a former minor league catcher, I grew up with a great love of baseball and it's history that continues to this day. You play the game the way it should be played - with intensity and respect. Although my Dad died in 1987, I'm sure he would've loved and appreciated you as much as I do. You are my absolute favorite player. You will be missed, #21.

Name:	Cricket
City/State:	Croton, NY
#21, Your # no one will dare to ware, a decision they choose to make. Unfortunitly someone has to play right field, that's not you. That job will be hard enough for a player to fill. You will be missed. I admired you passion for the game. You expected so much of yourself and never settled with 'Good enough'. You were a Great Yankee! and in years from now your name will be amounst the Yankee Greats! Thank You #21, Enjoy your family.

Name:	Declan
City/State:	Bronx, NY
Paul. i want to start by thanking you for all the memories you have provided me personally over the last decade. I've followed you since you kicked the ball into the infield in Shea, and since you've been a part of the greatest professional sports franchise in the history of the world, you have had my undivided respect and attention. I wish you the best of luck and I am looking forward to listening to your debut broadcasting for the YES network. God bless.

Name:	Anne
City/State:	Roselle Park, NJ
I heard the greatest news today and that is that you are going to be on the broadcasting team for the Yankees! You have been my favorite Yankee from day one. When I originally heard about the trade on Mike and the Maddog, I was thrilled. I am sure he won't admit it but Maddog said it was a bad trade but I knew it was wonderful. I wanted you to know that I often used you as an example for my own boys who play sports. I think you embody maybe great attributes that any athlete should have-work hard, be prepared, expect the best of yourself, be a good teammate and most of all put your team above your own stats. Thank for all the great years with the Yankees and I am glad you will still be here as part of the Yankee family!

Name:	Nick
City/State:	Philadelphia, PA
Paul Congratulations on your retirement.....and your new part time job with the Yankees...as analyst. Continued success. Good luck to you and your family.

Name:	Ann
City/State:	Southeast, NY
I will miss your passion for the game. You were the reason I started liking the Yankees. I grew up a Met fan (I will be 50)but I live with Yankee fans. You were the heart and soul of the team. It took alot for you to play while your Dad was ill and especially playing the day he died. Not many people could do that. I wish you much success in your future. Enjoy your time with your family.

Name:	Donna
City/State:	Brooklyn, NY
Hey Paulie! Please say it's true! I hear you're coming back to us! Not in the player capacity, but in the broadcast booth. New York is just as much a part of you as you are to us!! Although we would have loved to see you in right field, we'll take you anyway we can. As in everything you do, I'm sure you're gonna give it 120%. I'm thrilled. This news makes losing Tino and Knobby almost tolerable.

Name:	Andrew
City/State:	Livingston, NJ
There is no question when the Yankees changed from a mediocre team to a championship team -- the day in 1993 that you came to the Yankees. I've always loved to watch you play and you are always a class guy off the field. I'm really delighted that you will be part of the YES network TV coverage (looks like your guesting on all those "Kay Corners" paid off -- "Paul's Place"?, "O'neill's Outlook"?)

Name:	Kelly
City/State:	Staten Island, NY
hey paul...i was just reading the sports section in the staten island advance and i came across the announcement that you will be involved with the yankee broadcast team and i cant tell you how happy i am!!! i was feeling pretty downcast at the thought of a yankee season without you and reading that article just made my day. i am really looking forward to your commentaries and i think you will do a great job. you bring so much to new york baseball and its a thrill to know you're still going to be involved...thank you so much for sticking around, you'll always be the best!!!!!!!!!!!!

Name:	Andrea
City/State:	Alburg, VT
Paul, You have made me a happy and sad Yankee fan. It has been a joy to watch you play these past years. I will really miss not seeing you in the line-up next season. You have always been the player to watch-always coming through when your team needed it. You are one of the finest ever to play the game of baseball. You will truly be missed by many-me being on the top of that list! Take care and thanks for the memories!

Name:	Mark
City/State:	Mineola, NY
Being most likely the biggest Paul O'Neill fan on this planet ( 32 baseball cards, 10 plaques , 2 baseballs, Paul O'Neill beanie baby , 2 Paulie O posters , one street sign , The "catch" photo , "Last Game" photo and many other things. I have coined one phrase that describes what you meant to me. Just as my father's generation looked up to Mickey Mantle as a god , I looked up to you, Plain and Simply put "you are my Mantle". Can't wait to meet you on the Jan 26th.

Name:	Pete
City/State:	New Windsor, NY
Paul, I just wanted to thank you for what you have given us as yankee fans for the last 9 years. Although I'm only 24, I've been a Yankee fan all my life. You put up great numbers for the Yanks and you are truly MR. CONSISTENCY. I never saw a player with such a sweet swing at the plate. When you hit a homer it looked so nice. I wish I had a swing like yours. On January 27th I am finally going to meet you at the Palisades Center Mall in Nyack, NY. I really can't wait to finally meet one of my heros. Thank you Paul for what you have given NY. I hope the Yanks do retire your number 21, you sure deserve it. Thanks again.

Name:	Danielle
City/State:	Randolph, NJ
I have been watching you since 1996 and I have no bad things to say about you. From what I've seen your career as a Yankee has been incredible and you should be very proud of yourself. I was very upset the last game of the World Series, but what made me cry was hearing you say that you will not be returning next season. I didn't know what to do. I realize that you have kids at home who you need to be with, but just know that you will surely be missed. I have one more thing to say: It takes two right fielders to even come close to filling your shoes!!

Name:	Marvin
City/State:	Fanwood, NJ
Paul, on a trip to Minnesota this past season you had the opportunity to autograph a baseball for my son Chris. Chris is an outfielder and plays travel as well as middle school baseball. Not only did you autograph the ball but were gracious enough to write: Chris, BEST Wishes #21, Paul, W.S.96,98,99,2000. Chris will never forget what you did, nor will the people of New York who had the joy of seeing a great player, gentleman and a great Yankee. I hope that one day the number 21 will be retired with those other Yankee greats. God Bless you and your family.

Name:	Cathy
City/State:	Syracuse, NY
I tried this once before and I think I messed it up so here goes again...I think I can understand your retirement. I've got some forty year old legs and ankles that don't like turning the bases so much anymore. I just hate to see you go. Game 5 was as good as I've had the pleasure of watching for so many reasons. Can Yankee fans give a send off or what? But all that aside I couldn't let you leave without saying thanks and nice work.....

Name:	Lauren
City/State:	Watertown, MA
As a native New Yorker currently living in the heart of Red Sox territory, it is always a challenge to stay in tuned with events going on down at Yankee Stadium. I did get a few glimpses while visiting family in NJ or seeing a game at Fenway Park while the Yanks are in town. But the one thing I always looked forward to was seeing you play. You were so modest with such a heart for the game and the pinstripes... and it showed in your eyes every time you stepped up to the plate or kept guard of right field. No matter how good you were playing, you always wanted to be better. I really admired that about you. You were the heart and soul of this great Yankee dynasty, and your presence will surely be missed. I was there in game four of the World Series this year when you hit that double right before Tino hit the game-tying home run. All I kept thinking was, "If Paulie hadn't made that hit, who knows what would have happened." I always saw you as the unsung hero, yet it never seemed to bother you. As long as you did what you had to do to help the team, that's all you cared about. You will be greatly missed. #21 will always be my favorite number!

Name:	Ken
City/State:	New Haven, CT
Paulie, Thank you for all the great memories. I have followed you carrer with the yankees with great intrest. You have always been my favorite player in major league baseball. You are one of the most modest professional athletes out there. You always play with your heart and give it your all. For these resons you make a great role model and examplify for young athletes should act today. Right field will never seem the same. I just can't imagine the bleecher creatures shouting anyone elses name at the begining of the game. Good luck to you and your family.

Name:	Jeff
City/State:	Austin, TX
Thanks for the great memories Paul. Time flies, but you sure packed a lot of great moments into 9 years. I'll always remember you driving balls through the infield, into the gaps, and into the seats, making running and sliding catches, gunning down would-be baserunners, running the bases hard, leaping above the right field fence to haul in "home-run" balls, and NEVER being satisfied with failure, whether it be a pitch you missed or a strike two Al Clark failed to correctly call a ball. My father told me stories about the great Yankees of the past. You can be sure that years from now I will be telling my children stories about the great Yankee Paul O'Neill. You will certainly be missed, but never forgotten, in the Bronx. We all appreciate the game you brought to New York and the way you and the rest of the Yankees never gave up and battled to the end. I will always remember you as a champion and place you, along with Don Mattingly, in the category of great franchise players/role models of present day baseball.

Name:	Kim
City/State:	Bronx, NY
Paulie: I will miss you very much. My Sunday visits to the ballpark with my husband will never be the same without you around. I will always remember when I got your autograph down in St. Pete . . . thanks for the memories

Name:	Camille
City/State:	Farmington, CT
I heard "your song" and as all Yankee Fans know, by that I mean The Who's "Baba O'Riley" and immediately thought of you. I will never listen to that song again without envisioning you up at bat. A new season grows near, and although I am excited at the prospect of The Yankee's going for the title again,it will never be the same without you. I hope you are enjoying the Season and time with your family. Thanks again for all the outstanding plays and dynamic memories. Happy New Year, and god bless you and yours. Your Number One Fan...

Name:	Cody
City/State:	Bensenville, IL
MY NAME IS CODY, I AM 10 YEARS OLD, AND YOU ARE ONE OF MY FAVORITE PLAYERS. EVEN THOUGH I LIVE IN ILLINOIS THE YANKEES ARE MY FAVORITE TEAM, I REALLY LIKED TO WATCH YOU PLAY AND WAS SAD THAT YOU RETIRED. YOU SEEM LIKE A REALLY COOL GUY. BYE..

Name:	Paul
City/State:	Lexington, SC
I have a few of your cards and I think your awsome. You were a great right fielder. I also heard you have 5 worldseries rings.(1 with Cincinatti Reds and, 4 with New York Yankees) That's pretty impressive! I don't know how the Yankees will play without you, but they'll pull through and you know it. I also know you were great friends with all of them and they'll never forget you. Well g2g, bye.

Name:	Kiley
City/State:	Springfield, IL
I've only been watchin the Yankees for about 3 soon to be 4 years, and have only gotten really involved this last season. I thought it was so awesome when everyone started cheering your name, it made me cry to think you wont be blessing Yankee Field with your talent and grace. The day after the season was 'finally' over it felt so weird knowing you, Chuck, David, Tino, and Luis weren't coming back. I was actually kind of angry when they signed Giambi, maybe it was the fact that i dont think he'll fit in but oh well, right? It's a done deal. I just wanted to say thanks for everything you've done for me, the city of New York and Yankee fans everywhere. There (in my opinion) will never be talent out in right field like yours ever again.

Name:	Anthony
City/State:	Brooklyn, NY
Looking Forward to seeing your number retired! My list of favorite all time Yankees. 1.Paul O'Neill, 2.Lou Gehrig, 3.Joe Dimaggio, 4.Babe Ruth, 5.Don Mattingly

Name:	Bill
City/State:	New York, NY
We will miss you greatly. You have been "21" for more years than one - God Bless you! Bill and Maggie

Name:	Ezra
City/State:	West Hempstead, NY
i wiil always miss the class you brought to this team. You are a true yankee in the mold of ruth gherig berra dimaggio and mantle. you will be deeply missed by people like me.

Name:	Bill
City/State:	Morris Plains, NJ
A fan since '61, have seen alot of great players and I rank you right up there with the Yankees Greats in my era. What a pleasure watching you play. I was in the stands for every post season game you played at in NY. God Bless you and you family.

Name:	Emily
You are my favorite yankees player and i will miss seeing you play! you were a great baseball player!!

Name:	David
City/State:	Mystic, CT
You have been a great Yankee. You stand asa model for perfection. When my daughter ran for her state champion cross country team I used to call her the Paul Oneill of cross country. She continues her time in college as music major who enbodies perfection and persistence. Thanks paul for being a Yankee. Good luck in your future.

Name:	Adam
City/State:	Cincinnati, OH
It was a pleasure and privilege to get to watch you play Mr. O'Neil. There was never a doubt that you played hard every day and that your desire to win and excel was second to none. I'll never forget the way you hit in 1994, it was amazing to watch. Best of luck in your retirement and congratulations on a great career.

Name:	Deborah
City/State:	Reedsport, OR
Hello Paulie, Just want to say thank you and you will be sorely missed. Good luck to you in your new adventures and I hope you get to manage the Yankees someday. Good Luck, Buddy !!

Name:	Vicki
City/State:	Coram, NY
DEAR PAUL, YOU'LL BE SORELY MISSED. ONE OF THE GREAT YANKEES TO WEAR THE PINSTIPES. A REAL CLASS ACT. THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES.O-------------NEILL!

Name:	Tracie
City/State:	Auburn, NY
Paul, thank you for the terrific years in New York. Be safe and God Bless.

Name:	Damaris
City/State:	Bronx, NY
Hi Paul thank you for all the memories we have. You are the best outfielder that I have seen. Thank for playing the game the way it should be played. We will missed you s lot. Love from the #1 fan of the New York Yankees Damaris

Name:	Angela
City/State:	Pedro, OH
I began watching baseball when you were with the Cincinnati Reds. From that time, you have been my favorite player. For me, baseball will never be the same. Congratulations on all your outstanding accomplishments - YOU ARE THE GREATEST!!!!

Name:	Lou
City/State:	East Rockaway, NY
Sorry to see you go Paul, you were so much fun to watch.I had the team of the late 70's to remember and you helped to give my sons great memories of the 96 through 01 teams.Have a long, healthy retirement Paul, you deserve it. the best of luck to you and your family.

Name:	Nikki
City/State:	New York
Paulie, you will be missed so much by me and many others. I can't imagine the Yankees without you, and many of the other palyers that are leaving. I always loved it when you came up to bat, knowing that you'd put your heart into the game. I hope that you enjoy retirement, I'll always be your #1 fan!!!!

Name:	Patricia
City/State:	Cliffside Park, NJ
Thank you Paul for all the great memories you have given Yankee fans over the past 9 years. You will be greatly missed. Enjoy your retirement and hope to see you soon on Paul O'Neill Day. Merry Christmas and a Happy 2002!!!!!

Name:	Joey
City/State:	Newark Valley, NY
Thank you Paulie for giving us all that you had to offer. Your Spirit, determination, devotion and love for the game made watching you amazing. Each time you were at bat I knew it would be incredable! Never did you let me down, you always hung in to the very end. I would just once like to have heard the conversation that you carried on with yourself and your bat. I thank-you for being yourself and never holding back. I will miss you and hope that you enjoy being able to spend all your time with your family. May God Bless you and keep you and your family safe. Thanx again Paulie 21!!

Name:	Virginia
City/State:	Hoboken, NJ
Paul I will miss you. You are one of the only reasons why I learned so much about baseball and watched so many Yankee games. I didn't really start to watch until the end of 1998 (the World Series)after the Yankees won all those games. I wish I had paid attention sooner. You've been a pleasure to watch. Stay healthy. I used to work in the World Trade Center and I think it was nice of you and the other Yankees to go to Ground Zero. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Name:	Cathy
City/State:	West Springfield, MA
PAUL YOU WERE A GREAT PLAYER AND PERSON. IT WONT BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU IN LEFT FIELD. I WILL MISS YOU VERY MUCH!! THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES

Name:	Stephanie
City/State:	Wolcott, CT
Paul, I have so many things that i can say to you but the most inmportant would have to be that everyone loves you and respects you and wishes that you can come back to be a part of the yankee staff. #21 will live on forever and be a part of the Yankees and all of the right feilds in the american and national leagues. i hope that you understand how much that you meant to everyone and me! well i have to go buh bye w/b if you have the time. Have a happy retirement and best wishes to YOU and your family!! love forever and always, Stephanie

Name:	Amanda
City/State:	New York, NY
Dear Paul: For the second time in recent years, my family and I have felt a great pain as we see the Yankees lose either the World Series (2001) or to the Seattle Mariners as it happened in 1995. 2001 was worse because we know how much pain you felt being this your last year playing baseball. You have been the heart of the Yankees, and we think every fan realizes that. What would happen now? We imagine the legacy will go on with Bernie, Derek and Jorge, but indeed it will not be the same with some many of you gone. We admire your tenacity and dedication. Hopefully, you will come back to work with the Yankees. We will miss you, it will never be the same. Thank you for your game ethics, as well as your integrity. Thank you for the memories. Amanda

Name:	Paul
City/State:	Staten Island, NY
Dear Mr. O'Neill, I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of the enjoyment I derived from watching you play right field for the Yankees. Your play exemplified the word Yankee. The two times I was proudest of you might surprise some people, the first was game 5 of the 97 ALDS (the double, I don't think I've ever seen a ball hit harder) and the second was game 7 of this year's WS (the almost triple, you were right to go for it). George was right, you ARE truly a warrior and you will be SORELY missed. Right field at THE STADIUM will NEVER be the same. You were truly the heart and soul of this AMAZING team. I look forward to seeing your number retired in Monument Park at 'Paul O'Neill' day. You truly deserve to be honored among the Yankee immortals. Like Bernie said in '98 'you were the first piece of the puzzle'. I lost my dad this year and I have a tremendos amount of respect for the way you played game 4 of the WS against the Braves the day after your dad died. I was at that game, and I know now how you must have felt. Anyway, I wish you all the best and who knows, maybe some day, you'll end up back in Pinstripes again...as the manager. PS: The arguments with umpires would be awesome.

Name:	Kathy
City/State:	Rochester, NY
Paul,You will always be my favorite Yankee! This past summer I went to the stadium for the first time.It was Tino Martinez bobble head day.I was thrilled just being there but my day was made even more special when you hit the grand slam!I'll always treasure the memories of that day!I belong to a Yankee web site called Bronx-bombers.com and my user name is # 21 Forever. That is what you will always be to me!Thank you all of your contributions to the team and all of the wonderful memories you gave us as fans!You are a true Warrior and you will forever be my favorite Yankee! God Bless You!

Name:	Andrew
City/State:	Huntingdon Valley, PA
I promised a song, and I made a song. It goes to the tune of "Lord, I Lift Your Name on High," and here it is: Paul, I lift your game on high Paul, I loved to watch the Yankees I'm so glad you played baseball I'm so glad you amazed us (Refrain) -You came to New York to show the way -To the post-season, you played every day -From the playoffs to the Series you won five rings, oh my! -Paul I lift your game on high Paul, I lift your game on high Your the '94 batting champ You work harder than anyone You're the heart and soul of the Yanks (refrain) Paul, I lift your game on high Five all-star games you played in You won the series in both leagues You taught the Yanks how to win (refrain) Paul, I lift your game on high Your teams pitched three perfect games The '98 team was the best In '01 it was a shame (refrain)

Name:	Karenina
City/State:	Niagara Falls, Canada
Paul, I would like to wish you, your family and your friends a very safe and Happy Christmas. I hope the New year and the following years to come, will bring you as much happiness and success, that you have given us, your many fans, during your outstanding career. The #21 on the back of my pinstripe jersey will never fade, nor the many unbelievable memories you have given us throughout the years. I tip my cap to you, Paul! Although I am only 33, I hope that in 50 years I will have many grandchildren to ask why "grandma" wears #21 with pride, as I relay my memories to them about one of the greatest sportsman to ever play the game. All the Best!!!!!

Name:	Rob, Lori and Jessie
City/State:	River Vale, NJ
We really enjoyed watching you play with our beloved Yanks all these years. Best of luck to you and your family. Please keep your fans up to date with what you are doing. See you at the stadium on Paul O'Neill day. Happy Holidays!!

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