Posted By:
Pennsylvania TedIf you grew up following (or just watching) Mantle play, as I did (from 1951 to 1964), you would better
understand his popularity. And, you didn't have to be a Yankees fan to appreciate Mantle.
Like Babe Ruth....Mantle hit some prodigious Home Runs and he was a WINNER....and the fans loved this.
Baseball seasons are long and drawn affairs and the real excitement boils down to September and Oct-
ober. And, that's what we remember the best....World Series time. Mantle was in 12 World Series.....he
is the all-time Major League leader in World Series HR's, Runs scored, and RBI's. He is 2nd in most Hits.
His clutch HR's and outstanding catches in World Series play are still clear in my mind. Especially in 1956,
watching Don Larsen's perfect game.
Mays was only in 4 - W.S., and Aaron in only 2 - W.S. I think this is what sets Mantle apart from them;
and, is the main difference between Mantle and them with respect to their BB card values. Mantle was
a phenomena and the law of "supply vs demand" continues to drive up his card values.