What’s the obsession with Mickey Mantle?

Peter_Spaeth · #1 12-08-2018, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by oldjudge

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.

As he supposedly said, if I had known I would live this long, I would have taken better care of myself.

clydepepper · #2 12-08-2018, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

As he supposedly said, if I had known I would live this long, I would have taken better care of myself.

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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