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Tag Archives: Mickey Mantle
The Mick and His Beer
Yesterday I posted the above photo of The Mick to honor Opening Day. At the end, I added “Is he crushing a can of beer? Did an amazing photo just get more amazing?” Just like that, Caster, lobster extraordinaire, sent … Continue reading
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Tagged Mickey Mantle, mickey mantle iron city beer, the mick drinking beer
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The Mick: Graceful Even in Defeat
Even though this is a dejected Mickey Mantle after a 1965 at-bat, it’s my favorite photo of him. He’s my favorite all-time baseball player. This picture shows how real he was as a person, and yet, how much larger-than-life he … Continue reading
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Tagged 1965 - John Dominis/Getty Images, John Dominis, Mickey Mantle, Mickey Mantle - June 25, MLB, the mick, Yankees
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When Will Bryce Harper Get Drilled in the Ear Hole?
Bryce Harper, you are my Kook of the Week. My stupid computer isn’t currently allowing me to upload this video, so here it is from the boys at Yahoo. No big deal, Bryce Harper just crushing a home run ball … Continue reading
Who Do You Wish You’d Seen Play Baseball?
This morning, Geoff Young over at Ducksnorts, posed the baseball question, “Who Do You Wish You’d Seen Play?” Immediately, Mickey Mantle came to mind…he is my all-time favorite player. Then I gave it a little more thought, I’ve seen video … Continue reading
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Tagged 1951 Bowman, Baseball Hall of Fame, Bill Veeck, Bob Ley, Cooperstown, Detroit Tigers, Eddie Gaedel, ESPN, Joe Dimaggio, Josh Gibson, Major League Baseball, Mickey Mantle, MLB, Negro Leagues, Outside the Lines, St. Louis Browns, Ted Williams, Who Do You Wish You'd Seen Play Baseball?, Willie Mays
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So long, Duke
Hall of Fame outfielder Duke Snider died yesterday. He was 84 years old. Edwin Donald Snider. For a couple of decades, he was a baseball god on both coasts. He electrified crowds in Brooklyn and Los Angeles alike. “My Dad … Continue reading