Beating Cancer Bonds Yanks’ Curtis to Ex-Teammate

July 27th, 2010 admin

Colin Curtis sent Chris Malec a note in 2005 when he found out he had cancer, not knowing they would later be Yankees draft picks and minor league teammates.


Originally posted on NYTimes

 
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