I will never forget our Mick hitting the 457 sign, it was a bullet line drive (no bounce) as he rounded first he had to get back to first due to his legs. My brother and I were in the stadium, we both felt so sad. He will forever be my favorite. I am friends with David Mantle, the son of Mick. Also I am “the number 1 fan of the greatest #7. Power and speed like no other in history of MLB.
I remember opening a pack of baseball cards as a kid that contained a Mickey Mantle card, and being shocked he was a real person. Up until then I thought he was a mythical legend, like Hercules or Paul Bunyan.
That kind of speed would have added 25 points to Williams' BA every year, easy. Of course, that's what made Mickey so special. There's never been a 500+ HR guy with his speed.
@@ramchallapalli8154 Mays was a great power/speed combo. But Mantle was faster. He was generally considered the fastest guy in the game in his time and would routinely beat out bunts for hits. Very few power hitters can bunt at all and also have the speed to beat them out.
@@username-zj9id In the spirit of respectful discussion/debate I just wanted to point out that there was another player who happened to be Mickey’s exact contemporary with an amazing power speed combo. Mickey hit with more power. I think there is ample evidence to support that with all the tape measures blasts. Mickey was also regarded the fastest when he came, but that was far more subjective in my opinion. He was blonde and attractive in the Leave it to Beaver 50s. He had a Paul Bunyan mystique about him. He played for baseball’s best team so he got the most press. The objective evidence is far more split. Even his 3.1 seconds to first is highly debated and not directly comparable since Willie was right handed. Mickey hit in fewer double plays but he batted 2/3 of the time from left. Willie hit more doubles and far more triples. Willie stole more bases. Yes, Mickey’s success rate on steals was slightly higher, but that was because he was far more selective when he tried. Willie won 12 gold gloves to one at the same position and had far more put outs. I would argue that’s another indirect assessment of speed. Just my .02. I’ve been a life long Willie Mays fan though I’m only 57. My dad took me so see him play when he came to the Mets. He actually homered! I know Mickey has even more lifelong fans. Must have been incredible to watch them at the peak of their powers. Cheers!
@@ramchallapalli8154 yes, I certainly didn't mean to suggest that Mantle was the ONLY player who had both power and speed. Mays was phenomenal but Mickey had more power and speed in their primes in my opinion. Mays had more of pretty much all counting stats because he had a much longer career. Doesn't necessarily make him a better player. I've read several books on Mantle, including 2 that he wrote himself. I've seen the 3.1 mentioned many times by many sources. Whatever the exact time was, Mantle was almost certainly the fastest in MLB for a time, especially before the knee injury. I agree that Mays was better defensively and that Mantles intangibles had a lot to do with his popularity. We'll never know how good he could have been without the injuries. Cheers!
Even with the osteomyelitis and later stepping onto that damn Yankee Stadium drainpipe in right centerfield in game one of the 1951 WS and later still Red Schoendienst landing full weight on Mickey’s right shoulder on a pickoff play from Brave starting pitcher Bob Buehl at 2nd base in the first inning of game 3 of the 1957 WS which probably tore Mickey’s rotator cuff & that he played with that way for the remainder of his career, if only The Mick took better care of himself. Loved him then, still do. My all-time fave player. Coulda shoulda broke and held all or most of the records that counted. Miss him more than words can say!!!
The Mick . boy they will never b another like him I'm just 54 and I never got,to see him play boy I wished I had of from the storys I heard the man was the best hitter ever hands down..
The idea that the ball he hit to the right field façade was still rising was something Tony Kubek said and was picked up by many others and repeated as true. I don't know if it is or isn't, but many articles have since been written saying that it would be scientifically impossible for that to happen. I grew up a tremendous Mickey Mantle fan so I'm not trying to take him down, just mentioning how urban legends get started.
I was there and it was still rising whan it hit the facade. There was a big BOOM when the bat hit the ball too and another loud sound when it hit the facade.
I will never forget our Mick hitting the 457 sign, it was a bullet line drive (no bounce) as he rounded first he had to get back to first due to his legs. My brother and I were in the stadium, we both felt so sad. He will forever be my favorite.
I am friends with David Mantle, the son of Mick. Also I am “the number 1 fan of the greatest #7. Power and speed like no other in history of MLB.
That’s awesome
My All Time favorite. The great No. 7, Mickey Mantle
Agree….my icon, the greatest and most exciting player at the plate. Never be another!
Mantle WAS the greatest switch hitter of all time.
I thought the same when she said it the way she did.
She was being polite.
Mickey Mantle WAS NOT one of the greatest switch-hitters to ever play the game of MLB. HE WAS THE BEST SWITCH-HITTER IN THE HISTORY OF BASEBALL.
Interesting and insightful--particularly about Mantle not being able to play pepper left-handed.
I remember opening a pack of baseball cards as a kid that contained a Mickey Mantle card, and being shocked he was a real person. Up until then I thought he was a mythical legend, like Hercules or Paul Bunyan.
Whatever happened to that card?
It was hard to take your eyes off Mickey when he was on the field! Power, speed and grace!
Try reading -> The Last Boy: Mickey Mantle and the End of America's Childhood . Very good, well researched book about The Great Number 7.
The Greatest: Magnificent Mickey!!
I was too young to see Mantle in his prime. But even after 1964 he was still revered, appreciated and admired.
Amazing how honest he was in interviews.
legend
THE greatest switch hitter
If Mickey wasn't hurt esrly in his career, He would have broken many more records including the alltime home run record!
I believe also
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When Ted Williams was asked about Mantle's speed he said if I could run that fast I would have hit 400 every year.
That kind of speed would have added 25 points to Williams' BA every year, easy. Of course, that's what made Mickey so special. There's never been a 500+ HR guy with his speed.
@@username-zj9id Willie mays
@@ramchallapalli8154 Mays was a great power/speed combo. But Mantle was faster. He was generally considered the fastest guy in the game in his time and would routinely beat out bunts for hits. Very few power hitters can bunt at all and also have the speed to beat them out.
@@username-zj9id In the spirit of respectful discussion/debate I just wanted to point out that there was another player who happened to be Mickey’s exact contemporary with an amazing power speed combo. Mickey hit with more power. I think there is ample evidence to support that with all the tape measures blasts. Mickey was also regarded the fastest when he came, but that was far more subjective in my opinion. He was blonde and attractive in the Leave it to Beaver 50s. He had a Paul Bunyan mystique about him. He played for baseball’s best team so he got the most press. The objective evidence is far more split. Even his 3.1 seconds to first is highly debated and not directly comparable since Willie was right handed. Mickey hit in fewer double plays but he batted 2/3 of the time from left. Willie hit more doubles and far more triples. Willie stole more bases. Yes, Mickey’s success rate on steals was slightly higher, but that was because he was far more selective when he tried. Willie won 12 gold gloves to one at the same position and had far more put outs. I would argue that’s another indirect assessment of speed. Just my .02.
I’ve been a life long Willie Mays fan though I’m only 57. My dad took me so see him play when he came to the Mets. He actually homered! I know Mickey has even more lifelong fans. Must have been incredible to watch them at the peak of their powers. Cheers!
@@ramchallapalli8154 yes, I certainly didn't mean to suggest that Mantle was the ONLY player who had both power and speed. Mays was phenomenal but Mickey had more power and speed in their primes in my opinion. Mays had more of pretty much all counting stats because he had a much longer career. Doesn't necessarily make him a better player. I've read several books on Mantle, including 2 that he wrote himself. I've seen the 3.1 mentioned many times by many sources. Whatever the exact time was, Mantle was almost certainly the fastest in MLB for a time, especially before the knee injury. I agree that Mays was better defensively and that Mantles intangibles had a lot to do with his popularity. We'll never know how good he could have been without the injuries. Cheers!
Great man ; very genuine ; honest ,
Lots of fun to be around .
Tremedous talent , while still being humble !
Even with the osteomyelitis and later stepping onto that damn Yankee Stadium drainpipe in right centerfield in game one of the 1951 WS and later still Red Schoendienst landing full weight on Mickey’s right shoulder on a pickoff play from Brave starting pitcher Bob Buehl at 2nd base in the first inning of game 3 of the 1957 WS which probably tore Mickey’s rotator cuff & that he played with that way for the remainder of his career, if only The Mick took better care of himself. Loved him then, still do. My all-time fave player. Coulda shoulda broke and held all or most of the records that counted. Miss him more than words can say!!!
Go minute 1:53 for interview with Mick. First part is just talk by whoever they are. Very interesting comments by Mick.
The most charismatic guy I have ever seen but yet humble!
How many sons-of-a-gun today use a 38 oz. bat?
The Mick . boy they will never b another like him I'm just 54 and I never got,to see him play boy I wished I had of from the storys I heard the man was the best hitter ever hands down..
Micky mantle was baseball ⚾️version of superman, pete rose probably the greatest hitter, switch hitting baseball ⚾️playet
The Mick and the Splinter would have neared 800 HRs if they had been able to play out their careers in full.
Mantle was built like a Tank
He's not "one" of the greatest switch hitters ever. He is THE GREATEST switch hitter of all time.
Chipper Jones?
@@S4INT-TR3V Sorry....not even close!!
@@S4INT-TR3V Chipper Jones Is Up There
@@futuregohan4837 Chipper is no. 2, but it’s a VERY distant 2nd.
Revolution switching baseball ⚾️
Amazing indeed. Years before the Mick was not only a household name, but an American icon.
The GREATEST Ever!
This is great thanks bob for speaking on mickey that is rare lately he needs to be talked about and deserves it !!!!!
The idea that the ball he hit to the right field façade was still rising was something Tony Kubek said and was picked up by many others and repeated as true. I don't know if it is or isn't, but many articles have since been written saying that it would be scientifically impossible for that to happen. I grew up a tremendous Mickey Mantle fan so I'm not trying to take him down, just mentioning how urban legends get started.
Scientists are FullOfShit.
I was there and it was still rising whan it hit the facade. There was a big BOOM when the bat hit the ball too and another loud sound when it hit the facade.
one of the ten greatest players ever- with two bad knees
One of the best yankees ever to bat switch. And in the history of major league baseball.
It takes 2 introductions by 2 different people to get to the worthwhile content? Come on!
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Better?
@@TheBatugan77 What a cretin 😆
" I can't do anything left handed accept hit"
Same here. Well I can still throw a good left hook and kick lefty too
his father made him hit from the left side, but may ball players, including Yogi, thought that Mick should have stayed right hander
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Psssh. Says the dweeb who gets bitch-slapped by girl scouts selling cookies!
🗣️ "Ow!"👋
Very cool.
Really interesting about not being able to play pepper left handed.
Mantle was the most talented MLB player in his era.
The MICK...………….
The announcer spent to much time explaining to much. Talk to Mickey.
Stay Classy.
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