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Originally Posted by oldjudge
LOL-He was 5'11'' and 195lbs, but don't let that get in the way of a good story. He had all the talent in the world. However, as great as he was, he could have been better if he only took care of himself. That is the real tragedy of Mantle. I hired Mantle for a customer dinner in 1992. Till he got a few drinks in him he was a sullen guy. After a few drinks he was great.
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Wonder what Ruth would have done then?? 900 HR's?? Jimmie Foxx, 700 HR's?