One Act of Grace: The Day George Steinbrenner Changed Ray Negron’s Life

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One wrong move could have ended his future — instead, it changed his life. When a teenage Ray Negron was caught tagging graffiti on Yankee Stadium, he expected handcuffs. What he got instead was a job — from George Steinbrenner himself. That unexpected act of grace set Ray on a path from the streets of the Bronx to the inner circle of one of the most iconic sports dynasties in history.Rachel Uchitel sits down with Ray to talk about the moment that changed everything… and the decades he’s spent paying it forward. From his work as a Yankees advisor to his bestselling books and community outreach, Ray’s life is a testament to the impact of being given — and giving — a second chance.What you’ll learn in this episode:How Ray Negron went from vandal to trusted Yankees insiderWhat George Steinbrenner saw in a kid most people would’ve dismissedThe behind-the-scenes stories from four decades with the YankeesWhy second chances matter — and how to recognize when they show upHow Ray uses his platform to mentor at-risk youth and honor his rootsThis episode is about grace, redemption, and the lives we change when we choose to believe in someone.Connect with Ray Negron:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raynegronyanks/Like what you hear?Be sure to subscribe, rate, and leave a review — and share this episode with someone who believes in the power of second chances.Want to advertise on our show? Email us at: [email protected] --- ---VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSOR!--- --- —HAPPY MAMMOTHGo to happymammoth.com and use code UNDERSTOOD at checkout for 15% OFF--- --- —Shop Miss Understood Merch https://mumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a 5-star review!Do you have show ideas or media requests? Email the show at: [email protected] on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw13NrSKD-nD_8E0vBHt5hA⁠⁠Website: https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/miss-understood-with-rachel-uchitel/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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