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12-08-2018, 05:34 PM
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What is the obsession with Mantle? Let's see....He was only 5'10 170 lbs., and could hit a baseball 500 feet. He was also the fastest player in the game, and lived a lifestyle that people only dreamed about.....Yea, what's the big deal?
 Oh, by the way, he could get any woman he wanted!!
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12-08-2018, 05:39 PM
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One of the highlights, IMO, in the Ken Burn's Doc. was an infield play where Mickey was flying down the first base line...faster than I could imagine! A REAL WOW! moment! .
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12-08-2018, 05:59 PM
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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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12-08-2018, 06:26 PM
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Funny, I'm feeling the same way these days. But, I'm a year younger (than he was) and my knees are still good... .
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12-08-2018, 07:32 PM
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