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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1995
Page
8
Eyewitnesses recount Mantle’s massive blast on May 22, 1963 that struck the right field facade roof 370 feet away and 115 feet high, with estimates of up to 635 feet. Experts gauge a more plausible 540 feet, while other blasts cleared left-center at Griffith Stadium. A 10-year-old later claimed possession of the ball.
The article recalls Mickey Mantle, born in Spavinaw Oklahoma, rising from a zinc miner's son to a Yankee icon. It notes his early illness, injuries, fearsome power from both sides, multiple MVPs, a Triple Crown, and battles with alcohol and cancer that led to his 63rd year. Mantle's enduring fame, public ardor, and later reflections on care mark his storied place in baseball history.
Excerpts from Mickey Mantle’s first person account reveal years of alcoholism. He recalls nightly drinks with Billy Martin, bar routines in New York, hospital diagnoses of a failing liver, and fears of losing his health and memories. Mantle notes his father’s stance, the road with the Yankees, and the destructive pattern that spanned decades.
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