On October 20, 1931, Mickey Charles Mantle was born in Spavinaw, Oklahoma. ... In 1955 his second son, David Mantle was born. ... In 1958 his third son Billy Mantle was born. ... On March 1, 1969 Mickey Mantle retired from baseball. ... On August 13, 1995 Mickey Mantle died of liver cancer. ...
Some players themselves agree with the fact that they do not and don't expect to be considered role models, such as stated at a press conference by Charles Barkley (www.yaleherald.com/archive/xx/9.8.95/sports/mantle.html). ... For instance, Bouton told about Mickey Mantle's problems with alcohol. Prior to that, in the public's eye, Mantle was a Yankee slugger who was considered to be a hero to anyone who saw him play the game with power and grace. ...
Charles Yesalis a Penn State professor, and an expert on the use of steroid use. ... The Mickey Mantle's, Babe Ruth's, Willie Mays's, and Ted Williams are being forgotten by all of these new age players who would be considered giants if they played in the same era. ...
Charles Yesalis a Penn State professor, and an expert on the use of steroid use. ... The Mickey Mantle's, Babe Ruth's, Willie Mays's, and Ted Williams are being forgotten by all of these new age players who would be considered giants if they played in the same era. ...
