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COMMERCE, OK HONORS MICKEY

Danny Mantle was on hand Saturday, June 12th, as the City of Commerce, OK unveiled a 9' tall, 1100 pound statue of their hometown hero, Mickey Mantle.  The statue is the first phase of Mickey Mantle Monument Park which sits behind centerfield of the high school baseball field (Mickey Mantle Field).  One side of the statue's base is inscribed "Mickey Charles Mantle" and "A Great Teammate" is inscribed on the other side.  Local artist, Nick Calcagno designed the sculpture. 


THIS MONTH IN MANTLE HISTORY

September 3, 1961 Hits 2 Homers Despite Badly Sprained Right Forearm
September 10, 1960 Hit 560' Homer Completely out of Briggs Stadium (Detroit)
September 12, 1953 Hit (est. 620') Homer at Yankee Stadium
September 18, 1956 Hit 550' Homer Completely out of Comiskey Park (Chicago)
September 18, 1965 Mickey Mantle Day at Yankee Stadium
September 19, 1968 Denny McLain's 'Grooved' Pitch to Mickey for Homer
September 20, 1968 Hit 536th Homer (Last of his Career)
September 21, 1956 Hit 480' Homer at Boston Fenway Park
September 28, 1968 Mickey's Last Game (@ Fenway Park)


 


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MICKEY'S STORYBOOK MOMENTS
 

Every athlete dreams of having one storybook moment during their career.  Examples are Don Larsen's perfect World Series game, Kirk Gibson's famous clutch World Series home run, etc.  Mickey Mantle had numerous such moments during his storied career.  Below are just a few of those moments that made him a legend with the likes of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.  Hover over a picture below for a short description or click on the picture to view details of that great moment in the career of Mickey Mantle.
 


QUOTABLE QUOTES

"When I'm hitting, I'd play for nothing. When I'm not, any kind of money I receive
makes me feel as if I'm stealing." 
 Mickey Mantle

"He owns the smartest set of muscles I ever saw."  Casey Stengel


Mickey Saved Two Girls From a Rapist in 1964
Click here to read an article that appeared in the Nov 22, 1964 issue of "Inside News".


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