A big leaguer going back and getting a college diploma after spending time in the Majors is rare.
A big leaguer going back and getting his music degree after a 16-year Major League career and a Grammy nomination? That’s gotta be like seeing a leprechaun riding a unicorn.
As of May 13, Bernie Williams can add “college graduate” to his resume after finishing up at the prestigious Manhattan School of Music.
“It was a very moving moment for me,” the four-time World Champion said. “Walking down the aisle I thought of all the hard work I’d put in, knowing that I did it, I earned this degree.”
My sincere thanks for your kind wishes & congrats. I'm overwhelmed & humbled. An unforgettable day! pic.twitter.com/VqzLgYaXmX
— Bernie Williams (@bw51official) May 14, 2016
The former New York Yankees star spent the past four years studying jazz guitar at the school even though he already has an established music career and a Latin Grammy nomination.
“He’’s been so understated, and so much a part of the fabric of this school, going to school primarily with people who are 18 to 25-ish years old” said the school’s president, James Gandre. “He fit in so perfectly, not once allowing himself and his former career to get in the way.”
What’s the next step for Williams? He’s heading to DC to meet with members of Congress for the arts advocacy group Turnaround Arts. After that…he’ll perform at the White House.
Not too shabby.
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