Yankee 2012 home opener, Jorge Sr. who escaped Cuba as a stowaway, caught first pitch from Jorge Jr.

• Above Yankee fans line up for opening day at the Stadium, 4/13/12, NY1

• Above Posada ceremonial first pitch to Jorge Sr. at Yankee home opener, 4/13/12, reuters

"Jorge Sr., the man who once escaped Cuba as a stowaway, began a life in Puerto Rico and taught his son how to play ball." 4/13/12, "Jorge Posada throws first pitch to his dad," Newsday, Herrmann. "Posada's father, Jorge, Sr., who had worked as a scout for the Colorado Rockies." "Yankees: Jorge Sr. on receiving end of Jr.'s ceremonial first pitch," Times Herald-Record, W. Montgomery, 4/14/12

• Above Posada fan sign, 'We heart you Jorge,' 4/13/12, ap

• Above Posada, Rivera, Girardi after throw, 4/13/12, ap

• Above Posada and Rivera greet after throw, 4/13/12, reuters

• Above Posada waves to crowd after throw, 4/13/12, getty

• Above rehearsal of unfurling flag before Yankee home opener, 4/13/12, Conrad Williams, Jr., Newsday

• Above Yankee opening day flag ceremony, 4/13/12, nydn

• Above Rivera and Andruw Jones before Yankee home opener, 4/13/12, getty

• Above Angels pregame stretch, Pujols, others, 4/13/12, ap

• Above Jorge Posada fan sign at Yankee opening day, 4/13/12, nydn

• Above Posada waves to crowd after throw, 4/13/12, reuters

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