Mickey Mantle turns 89 - Listen to him and his 500th homerun
Daily Rewind · Classic Baseball Broadcasts
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Show Notes
On October 20, 1931 -- Mickey Mantle, the 'Commerce Comet', is born in Spavinaw, Oklahoma. The newborn's dad, a lead miner known as Mutt, names his son after Mickey Cochrane, not realizing the major league catcher's real name is not Mickey but Gordon. The future Yankee outfielder is glad his father was not aware of this fact.
Mantle talks about his Rookie Season, Famous teammates Maris and DiMaggio.
500th Homeruns and his retirement speech.
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