Yankees broadcaster Ryan Ruocco got a visit from his fourth-grade teacher during a broadcast
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Aside from our parents, it's likely that no one has made a greater impact on our lives than our teachers, especially our elementary school teachers. We were with them for half our waking hours during some of the most formative years of our lives. Because of all that, we would all recognize our former teachers anywhere.
During Thursday's game against the Pirates, Yankees broadcaster Ryan Ruocco got a surprise visit from his fourth-grade teacher. Not only did he recognize her after all these years, but he was so thrilled to see her that he took the time mid-broadcast to say "Hi."
The beautiful reunion between teacher and pupil calls to mind a classic piece of art, Michelangelo's The Creation of Adam:
Given the influence a fourth-grade teacher has on the development of a person, the above GIF could well be titled -- with a nod to Michelangelo -- "The Creation of Ryan Ruocco."