Friday, January 18, 2008

RIP Brian Leites

The New York sports world lost Brian Leites over the holidays. He was never on the back page, he was never making headlines, but he did participate in every professional sporting event in the tri-state area over the last 25 years. He witnessed several World Series (even one won by the Mets!) and other great moments. Most likely if you have been to a Mets, Yankees, Jets, Giants, Devils, Knicks, Nets, Rangers, or Islanders game, you know him. He most likely sold you a hot dog or a beer.

Brian was a mentally challenged (I believe is the PC term) individual. He supported himself by working as a vendor at all of the sporting events with a smile and great attitude. I met him 20 years when I was 16 years old and stared working at Shea Stadium selling hot dogs. He put his arm around me when the Mets lost to the LA Dodgers in the 1988 NLCS and said "Wait 'till Next Year!" with his signature smile. Since I go to a ton of games, the Tank and I saw him quite often at games.

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Unfortunately Brian took his own life over the holidays. He does not have much of a family, but the entire New York sports community is his family. So over this weekend, raise a glass in his memory. I'm sure he sold you several times over the years.

 

Posted by Steve in New York





Friday, January 18, 2008 12:15:25 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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