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Originally Posted by puckpaul
Yes, it’s this. Williams was cold and widely disliked. Mantle was the all-American hero.
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I am not saying I disagree with this public perception, I just finding striking considering, off the field, Williams WAS a hero. Not only did he serve his country, but he had a drive to succeed that is quite admirable. Mantle, off the field, tried to drink himself to death. Yet I would bet many, including me, would love to have fun-guy Mantle as their next door neighbor.