We remember that Mickey Mantle died on this day 1995.
Where did the years go?
The Mick was the best Yankee in those Charlie Stengel teams that dominated baseball from 1949-64. They won the AL pennant 14 times and The World Series 9 times during that run.
As every baby boomer kid remembers, Mick used to hit long homeruns, make outstanding plays in center-field and slide without fear.
I never saw him play but I enjoy watching every Mantle video that I can get my hands on.
Mickey's "last at bat" was his greatest. He handled his cancer gracefully and spoke candidly about the reckless behavior that contributed to his disease. Mickey's candor humanized Mick, specially for so many of us who thought that he was superhuman.
Long live Mick!
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