Mickey Mantle Quotes

A collection of quotes by Mickey Mantle.

Mickey Mantle was an American professional baseball player, widely regarded as one of the greatest switch-hitters in the history of the sport. He was born on October 20, 1931, in Spavinaw, Oklahoma. Mantle began his illustrious career with the New York Yankees in 1951 and played his entire 18-season career with the franchise until his retirement in 1968.

During his time with the Yankees, Mantle became known for his exceptional power hitting, speed, and overall athleticism. He helped lead the team to seven World Series championships and was a 20-time All-Star. Mantle won three American League MVP Awards and was the first player in Major League Baseball history to win the award three times.

Unfortunately, Mantle also battled numerous injuries throughout his career, including a notoriously bad knee injury that forced him to eventually retire. Despite these setbacks, he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.

Off the field, Mantle struggled with alcoholism and health issues after retiring from baseball. He became an advocate for organ transplantation after receiving a liver transplant in 1995. Mickey Mantle passed away on August 13, 1995, at the age of 63. He remains a revered figure in the world of baseball and his legacy continues to inspire future generations of athletes.

A team is where a boy can prove his courage on his own. A ga

A team is where a boy can prove his courage on his own. A gang is where a coward goes to hide.

Mickey Mantle

Courage

I had it all and blew it.

I had it all and blew it.

Mickey Mantle

Fame

After I hit a home run I had a habit of running the bases wi

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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