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Meet the Yankee Stadium organ player who's fulfilling his childhood dream

NEW YORK -- Did you know less than half of Major League ballparks have a live organist? What was once a staple of baseball has been phased out, but not in the Bronx.

At Yankee Stadium, echoes of legends past linger in the air. There's a maestro whose music honors the history of the game.

"I love baseball. And I love being in this seat to do this part of it," Ed Alstrom said.

For the past 60 years, the organ has been a constant presence at Yankee Stadium. Ed Alstrom now sits in the seat once occupied by the legendary Eddie Layton.