Links to MICKEY MANTLE

Several years ago, I was interviewing this high-school baseball player who had never heard of Mickey Mantle. He HAD heard of Babe Ruth, but the Mick had eluded him. This is dedicated to that kid, who's probably 28 or 30 now.

Links to MICKEY MANTLE

SportsCentury Mickey Mantle

What's My Line? - Mickey Mantle (May 17, 1953)

Generational Icon: Mickey Mantle

Mickey Mantle Highlights

How Good Was MICKEY MANTLE Actually?

Mickey Mantle at bat 1961 World Series game 4 New York Yankees at Cincinnati Reds Mel Allen

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