On the easel...

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by Frozen in Time

Graig,

You already know how I feel about the Mantle and your title is perfect!!! Mickey's pre-season accomplishments in '51 elicited so much praise from the sportwriters, fans (e.g. at USC where he was rushed like a rock star after his two mammoth HRs) and of course Casey whose statements could never be lived up to that Mantle, already overwhelmed with the jump from Joplin to the majors and NYC, was a nervous wreck.

I have always felt that the attached photo taken in June of 1951 and shortly before he was sent down to Kansas City best depicts the pressure he was feeling and deserves the title of "Weight of the World". And yes, I know you can match it with a superb painting!!

Best.

Craig

I believe Graig has already done this subject (and of course, captured all of Mantle's pressure/stress in brilliant fashion). Think I recall seeing it a year or two ago...