Hank Steinbrenner is one of the most interesting individuals that you will ever meet in the world of professional sports.

Forget about the fact that he is George Steinbrenner’s eldest son and co-chairman of the New York Yankees. He is an individual who cares about others.

One particular example of his generosity comes to mind. On 9/11 fire captain Ron Boyce nearly made the ultimate sacrifice in saving countless lives. In that process, he fractured his vertebrae and lost his right eye.

Ron, a Florida resident, just recently celebrated his birthday, and his greatest wish was to go to a Yankee game. When he arrived at the Stadium, there was a mix up in his tickets. When Hank Steinbrenner learned of the issue, not only did he make sure that Ron had tickets, he also made sure that Ron Boyce and his party were able to watch batting practice from the field.

And not only did he get to go on the field, Hank also made sure that Mr. October spent time with Ron and his party. “I can’t believe that Hank, who doesn’t know me from Adam, would take the time to make sure that I was taken care of at the House that George Built. I am eternally grateful to Hank and his family for caring for people like me,” said Boyce.

The First Annual Hank’s Yanks Golf Classic charity event was held July 6, at the brand new Trump golf links at Ferry Point in the Bronx, designed by Jack Nicklaus.

There was no politics as usual, no whisper about immigration, political candidate issues, or athlete drama. The focus of the day was on underprivileged teenagers from all ethnic groups.

The tournament is an effort to raise money in support of Hank’s Yanks Baseball Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization; the Kenneth A. Smaltz Sr. Foundation for Alzheimer’s Care, another 501(c)3, which offers support for people living with dementia, their families and caregivers, providing leadership in policy and services; and the St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation, also a 501(c)3.

It was the first high-profile event at this highly anticipated new golf course. New York’s first in 52 years. The event featured a long list of celebrities for the participants including Rudy Giuliani, Hank Steinbrenner, Alex Rodriguez, Darryl Strawberry, Tim Raines, Rick Cerone, David Wells, David Cone, Richard Gere, Dellin Betances, Chazz Palminteri, Greg Jagenburg, and many others.

Film producer Joey Dedio made a big splash with the kids that aspired to be actors. The funds raised for Hank’s Yanks will support both the baseball activities as well as the community outreach work of the outstanding young athletes involved with Hank’s Yanks — the youth baseball teams backed by New York Yankees owner, Hank Steinbrenner.

Among the honorees was Nick Tedesco of Sachem East High School, who received the President’s Gold Volunteer Service Award. Tedesco credits his time with Hank Steinbrenner for his success.

Also honored for their work in the community were the Scranton Wilkes-Barre-Railriders, whose General Manager Jeremy Ruby accepted the award, and Entrepreneur Alfred Zaccagnino for his fundraising efforts and work with underprivileged children in New York City this past winter. MLB analyst, Dave Valle received the “First Annual Patrick Kevin Brosnahan Award” for his philanthropic work in the Dominican Republic.

Former baseball great Tim Raines said, “This is probably the best celebrity golf event that I have ever attended. We almost hated to see the day end.”

One of the hosts of the event was Donald Trump — who came quietly and voluntarily to make this event happen for these kids who gathered around Trump in the back of the room as he moved his way forward to speak. Ironically, most of these youngsters were Hispanic.

They are a dedicated bunch of kids that come from all walks of life and not only play at a high level of baseball, but also perform both individual and group community service projects throughout the year.

For baseball fans on Father’s Day at PNC Field, home of the Yankees triple-A ball club, there is nothing like the excitement of a day at the ballpark, especially when they get to reminisce with legends and icons of the past when they once again walk through the gates of a stadium.

The clout of the ball not as loud, the speed of the game slowed down, and the gentle smile of the player touches each fan, but the pinstripes never fade. Kudos to RailRiders’ owners Dave Abrams, Bob Mills, and Grant Cagle, who truly understand the meaning of what the Yankees are all about as they honored 1978 World Series MVP Brian Doyle.

Abrams said, “This event is our way of thanking our fans by enabling them to see their Yankees heroes and interact with them in an intimate setting, while sharing a special Father’s Day with their families.”

For players, it must be a humbling feeling for the greats as new players and faces take their place, but their place in the game and in the hearts of the fans is a generational cycle which keeps the love for the game alive through memories which make and break players.

What would Thurman Munson say on a day like this if he were alive? His death left a tremendous void as he was arguably one of the greatest catchers to play the game, but his life was cut short on that fateful day of Aug. 2, 1979, in a most horrific way.

Legendary Yankees such as Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, Lou Gehrig, Phil Rizzuto, Mickey Mantle, Billy Martin, and Roger Maris, as well as many of their fans have passed on too, but still for today’s fans it’s the priceless memories and moments that remain.

“The idea for the event came after my friend Brian Doyle announced that he had Parkinson’s disease,” said RailRiders’ co-owner Grant Cagle. Our partnership with the New York Yankees has made this game possible, and we are glad that so many former Yankees are showing their support for Brian by joining us for this day.”

Former Yankee fan faves Mickey Rivers, Roy White, Charlie Hayes, Pat Kelly, Hector Lopez, Don Larson, and many others came back to celebrate a life of baseball.

Besides the game, which extended from five innings to six in a spirited performance, it was heartwarming when Reggie Jackson, Mickey Rivers, and Roy White got excited when I put on Thurman Munson’s number 15 in honor of our team captain.