8 Quotes & Sayings By Mickey Mantle

Mickey Mantle was an American baseball player, primarily a right fielder who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1951 to 1969 for the New York Yankees. He was one of the most famous players in baseball history, and one of the most colorful characters in baseball history. In his 20-season career, he won a record twelve Gold Glove awards, a record seven World Series championships, and a record five Most Valuable Player awards.

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A team is where a boy can prove his courage on his own. A gang is where a coward goes to hide. Mickey Mantle
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If I knew I was going to live so long, I'd have taken better care of myself. Mickey Mantle
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I'll play baseball for the Army or fight for it, whatever they want me to do. Mickey Mantle
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Somebody once asked me if I ever went up to the plate trying to hit a home run. I said "sure, every time". Mickey Mantle
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After I hit a home run I had a habit of running the bases with my head down. I figured the pitcher already felt bad enough without me showing him up rounding the bases. Mickey Mantle
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Somebody once asked me if I ever went up to the plate trying to hit a home run. I said, 'Sure, every time.' Mickey Mantle
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When I hit a home run I usually didn't care where it went. So long as it was a home run was all that mattered. Mickey Mantle