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Ted ZanidakisI saw them all play and they were great. I was very fortunate to be growing up in the 1950's.
And, to compare these three guys in an attempt to place one greater than the other is a futile exercise.
However, Mickey did achieve something that cannot be said for Willie and the Duke....and, that is Mantle (a 19-year old kid) stepped into
a great New York legend's "footsteps"....Joe DiMaggio....and, Mickey not only succeeded; but, became one of the most popular HOFers.
How many recall who Mays or Snider replaced ?
This achievement might not strike some of you as noteworthy; but, in the post-WWII era, only one other ballplayer has accomplished this feat....
while many others have been unable to overcome such a stigma.
Can you name this other HOFer ?