Yankees retiring CC Sabathia’s number shows the sad state of our standard for greatness

Source: New York Post

If we listen closely, we can hear the grandfather, a lifelong Yankees fan, speaking to his grandson: “Oh, yeah, so many memorable moments. Did I ever tell you that I was in Yankee Stadium the day they retired CC Sabathia’s number? Yeah, what a special moment! “What was his number? Darned if I remember. It was one of those big ones, fifty-something.