Every athlete dreams of having one storybook moment during their career.  Examples are Don Larsen's perfect World Series game, Kirk Gibson's famous clutch World Series home run, etc.  Mickey Mantle had numerous such moments during his storied career.  Below are just a few of those moments that made him a legend with the likes of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.  Hover over a picture below for a short description or click on the picture to view details of that great moment in the career of Mickey Mantle.

Our Heroes
(Author - unknown)

Our heroes wore wool in August.

Starters went nine.

And sluggers called their shots.

Our heroes spiked.

Pitchers threw inside.

And no one charged the mound.

Our heroes played on grass.

They stole home.

And they played every day.

Our heroes played baseball.

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