[Seven]

Originally Posted by Yoda

Steve, I am glad to report that I saw the Mick play several times and am still upright and sniffing the air.
One of my fondest memories is going to a Yanks game with my Dad at the old Yankee stadium when Mickey hit 2 round trippers, one from each side of the plate.

John,

My name is actually James, my username is Seven, in honor of the Mick, but I certainly have been called worse than Steve

My father got to see Mantle play, he inspired the love of collecting that I have, especially of the Mick (Though his cards are long gone, oh what could've been?)

Please know, I meant no disrespect when talking about the generation of men that were fortunate enough to see him play. I wish I could've called myself lucky enough to see him play, or at least have met him at a show, as the Mick died, shortly after my first birthday.