The Temptations serenade Mets fans at NLCS as founder admits he roots for Dodgers
Sixty years after its debut, The Temptations’ “My Girl” has become a hit at Citi Field since New York Mets star Francisco Lindor began using it as his walk-up song in late May
By RONALD BLUM
Published - Oct 18, 2024, 09:54 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 06:11 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Otis Williams had a confession.
Asked whether he was a baseball fan, the 82-year-old founder of The Temptations coughed and said in a low, sing-song voice: “Dodgers.”
Sixty years after its debut, The Temptations' “My Girl” has become a hit at Citi Field since New York Mets star Francisco Lindor began using it as his walk-up song in late May. Fans continue singing the lyrics even after Lindor's plate appearance is underway.
The Temptations detoured to New York on an off day from their tour to perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “My Girl” before the Mets beat Los Angeles 12-6 on Friday night and closed to 3-2 in the NL Championship Series.
