Sixty-eight years ago yesterday, November 22, 1957, Mickey Mantle edged out the great Ted Williams to win the American League MVP. In a controversial vote, the 26-year-old Mantle won the award for the second time, his first coming the previous year…
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…
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…
Mickey and Bobby, an Unlikely Pairing
Many thanks to Steve Falco for sending me this historic photo from Mickey Mantle Day…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 […]
The Copacabana Incident, May 1957: Billy Martin Made the Scapegoat!
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Birthday Tribute to the Great Mickey Mantle!
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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
After injuring his knee in the second game of the World Series against the […]
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 […]