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Who’s the Greatest Switch-Hitter of All Time? No-Brainer…It’s Mickey Mantle!
Mickey Mantle May 17, 2025

Who’s the Greatest Switch-Hitter of All Time? No-Brainer…It’s Mickey Mantle!

In a game played 69 years ago today at Comiskey Park, May 18, 1956, Mickey Mantle surpassed Rip Collins to become the all-time home run leader for switch hitters…

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Michael Keedy’s Top-Ten Greatest World Series Catches, No. 6: Mickey Mantle, 1956
Michael Keedy Posts / Mickey Mantle / New York Yankees November 4, 2022November 4, 2022

Michael Keedy’s Top-Ten Greatest World Series Catches, No. 6: Mickey Mantle, 1956

Anybody who followed big-league baseball in the 1950s and ’60s remembers Mickey Mantle, who had to be God’s gift to the sport…

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Mickey and Bobby, an Unlikely Pairing
Blog Topics / Mickey Mantle / Steve Falco Posts September 21, 2022September 21, 2022

Mickey and Bobby, an Unlikely Pairing

Many thanks to Steve Falco for sending me this historic photo from Mickey Mantle Day…

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Mickey Mantle’s First Home Run
Mickey Mantle / Steve Falco Posts May 4, 2022May 6, 2022

Mickey Mantle’s First Home Run

Thanks to Steve Falco for his timely reminder that last Sunday, May 1, was the anniversary of Mickey Mantle’s first home run…

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New Blog Topic: There is Only One, The Most Iconic Trading Cards of All Time
Blog Topics / Mickey Mantle / Steve Falco Posts March 18, 2022March 18, 2022

New Blog Topic: There is Only One, The Most Iconic Trading Cards of All Time

Today Steve Falco gives us a look at the great watercolor artwork of James Fiorentino with two beautiful examples of his work…

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The Yankees’ Slugging Sparkplug: Roger Maris
Mickey Mantle / MVPs / New York Yankees / Steve Falco Posts December 31, 2021February 22, 2022

The Yankees’ Slugging Sparkplug: Roger Maris

Earlier this month many of us were once again disappointed that Roger Maris failed to make it into the Hall of Fame…

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Living in the Shadow of Mickey Mantle!
Mickey Mantle / New York Yankees January 26, 2021January 28, 2021

Living in the Shadow of Mickey Mantle!

We often forget what an emotional investment we’ve made to the game of baseball. It usually starts early-on in our youth and continues throughout our lives…

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Tigers Stadium, Detroit, MI, September 17, 1961 – An angry Mickey Mantle has words for Tigers ace Jim Bunning
Detroit Tigers / Hall of Fame / Mickey Mantle / New York Yankees January 10, 2017January 11, 2017

Tigers Stadium, Detroit, MI, September 17, 1961 – An angry Mickey Mantle has words for Tigers ace Jim Bunning

Mickey Mantle is not happy with a pitch too close for comfort delivered by the […]

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The Copacabana Incident, May 1957: Billy Martin Made the Scapegoat!
Mickey Mantle / New York Yankees / Odds and Ends November 1, 2016August 15, 2020

The Copacabana Incident, May 1957: Billy Martin Made the Scapegoat!

Billy Martin Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size […]

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Birthday Tribute to the Great Mickey Mantle!
Mickey Mantle / New York Yankees October 20, 2016October 20, 2016

Birthday Tribute to the Great Mickey Mantle!

  Mickey Mantle Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full […]

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The Greatest Switch Hitter of All-TIme: Mickey Mantle!
Hall of Fame / Mickey Mantle / New York Yankees August 12, 2016August 12, 2016

The Greatest Switch Hitter of All-TIme: Mickey Mantle!

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Lennox Hill Hospital, Manhattan, NY, October 6, 1951 – Rookie Mickey Mantle watches his Yankees play after hurting knee in World Series play
Hall of Fame / Mickey Mantle / World Series August 8, 2016August 9, 2016

Lennox Hill Hospital, Manhattan, NY, October 6, 1951 – Rookie Mickey Mantle watches his Yankees play after hurting knee in World Series play

  After injuring his knee in the second game of the World Series against the […]

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Astrodome, Houston, TX, April 9, 1965 – First pitch in domed stadium ever delivered to Mickey Mantle
Ball Parks / Historic Events / Mickey Mantle May 5, 2016October 25, 2017

Astrodome, Houston, TX, April 9, 1965 – First pitch in domed stadium ever delivered to Mickey Mantle

  The first pitch ever inside a dome stadium is delivered by Astros pitcher Turk […]

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