THE
MICK'S STORYBOOK
MOMENTS
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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.
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MANTLE
HISTORY (OCTOBER)
| Oct 4, 1951 |
Mickey's First World Series Appearance |
| Oct 4, 1953 |
Hit Grand Slam in World Series vs Dodgers |
| Oct 5, 1951 |
Injures Right Knee in World Series Game 2 |
| Oct 6, 1952 |
Hit 1st of 18 World Series Homers at 20 Years Old |
| Oct 6, 1960 |
Hit 500' Homer in World Series vs Pirates |
| Oct 8, 1956 |
Hit Game Winning Homer/Catch in Larsen's Perfect WS Game |
| Oct 10, 1964 |
470' Walk-Off Homer in WS vs Cardinals (Breaks Ruth's Record) |
| Oct 15, 1964 |
Hit 18th World Series Homer (Still a Record Today) |
Hank Williams Jr was on The View October 11, 2011 defending his right regarding freedom of speech.
He wore a Mickey Mantle jersey during the interview and at one point (4:15), when discussing Mickey Mouse, he gets up, turns around and points the name on the jersey (MANTLE) and says "This is my Mickey right here!".
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Mickey on The David Letterman Show on June 23rd, 1987. Great stuff!".
This is an interview of Mickey Mantle by Bob Costas from 1994
shortly after being released from the Betty Ford Clinic. Recent books can't begin to touch the subject of "Who was Mickey
Mantle" like this heartfelt interview. Hear Mantle's deepest thoughts about drinking, family, fatherhood,
fans and much more. A MUST watch for any fan of The Mick!
MANTLES FILM PSA AT STADIUM
David and Danny Mantle were at Yankee Stadium on June 28, 2011 to shoot a Public Service Announcement for the Hope Lodge. The Hope Lodge, through donations, is able to house people who are receiving cancer treatments in NYC. The Mantle family has supported this effort by helping to raise funds and public awareness for the past 3 yrs. Multiple Yankee players were gracious enough to participate in the PSA.
David Mantle, Nick Swisher and Danny Mantle
Danny Mantle and CC Sabathia
RECOMMENDED YOUTUBE VIEWING
"WHEN
I WAS MICKEY MANTLE
AND YOU WERE WILLIE MAYS"
by A.B.
Clyde and Dave Fisher
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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