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. ...

• Word Count: 1777
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The ozone layer was discovered in 1913 by the French physicists Charles Fabry and Henri Buisson. ... Today, terrestrial species are shielded by Earth's recently acquired mantle of ozone in the stratosphere that absorbs much of the solar ultraviolet. ...

• Word Count: 1264
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

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. ...

• Word Count: 1917
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

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. ...

• Word Count: 1917
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School