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Ralph Houk’s Advice Helped Lead to Mickey Mantle’s Greatest Regret
November 3, 2011
The month was January, the year was 1966, and the decision was that Mickey Mantle was going to retire. “When I came to New York a few days ago, I ...Alex Rodriguez, the Greatest Yankees Third Baseman Ever, Deserves the Money
October 22, 2011
The New York Yankees, whose management is synonymous with arrogance, made a terrible error when they signed Alex Rodriguez to a contract that ends in 2017. The mistake was not ...The 1996 Braves Were Declared World Champions After Two Wins at Yankee Stadium
October 20, 2011
The New York Yankees would soon be put out of their misery. Only the 1985 Kansas City Royals and the 1986 New York Mets had lost the first two games ...Lack of Pitching, Not Lack of Timely Hitting, Cost New York Yankees in Playoffs
October 19, 2011
The basic premise is that the New York Yankees, despite president Randy Levine's protestations, don't really care if they win the World Series as long as they make money. If ...How Hank Bauer and the New York Yankees Finally Saved Mickey Mantle
October 19, 2011
Mickey Mantle became a legend many years before he became a legend. It created many problems for him, some of which he was unprepared to face. On the field, Mantle ...Mickey Mantle: The First of 536 Home Runs Was a Typical Mantle Blast
October 18, 2011
The date was May 1, 1951. The site was Comiskey Park in Chicago. The pitcher was right-hander Randy Gumpert. Batting lead-off and playing right field for the New York Yankees ...Mickey Mantle and the Draft: Three Strikes and You’re out
October 18, 2011
Mickey Mantle had a spectacular spring training in 1951, but there was a cloud on the horizon that had little to do with his ability. The United States and the ...Mickey Mantle: As Discussed by Ted Williams, Joe DiMaggio and Casey Stengel
October 17, 2011
Mickey Mantle “arrived” in 1956 when he won the Triple Crown, but the truth is that he really “arrived” when his contemporaries praised his achievements rather than his potential. Ted ...MLB: Modern Statistics Reveal Mickey Mantle Was a Better Hitter Than Willie Mays
October 15, 2011
When the "experts" compared Mickey Mantle to Willie Mays, the first thing they mentioned was each player's batting average. Then they compared the number of home runs each player hit ...Joe Girardi Denigrates the New York Yankees’ Great World Series Performances
October 13, 2011
The New York Yankees have won 40 pennants since 1921. They have been World Champions 27 times. Joe Girardi is a smart man. So are Alex Rodriguez, Mark Teixeira and ...Yankee Tickets
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