“When I first came to Yankee Stadium I used to feel like the ghosts of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig were walking around in there.” FeelsFirstsUsedWalkingBaseballGhostYankeesStadiumsBabeRuthYankee Stadium Author:Mickey Mantle
“After they remodeled Yankee Stadium I didn't feel that the ghosts were there anymore. It just wasn't the same.” FeelsBaseballGhostYankeesStadiumsYankee Stadium Author:Mickey Mantle
“There only have been two people on this earth that I was nervous around: Chet Atkins and Mickey Mantle. It's because of the respect I have for them.” PeopleHas BeensTwoEarthBaseballNervousMickey Author:Charley Pride
“It occurs to me as we're all sitting here thinking of Mickey, he's probably somewhere getting an earful from Casey Stengel, and no doubt quite confused by now.” ThinkingDoubtSittingBaseballConfusedNo DoubtMickey Author:Bob Costas
“(He was) a fragile hero to whom we had an emotional attachment so strong and lasting that it defied logic.” StrongEmotionalHeroLogicBaseballAttachmentLastingFragile Author:Bob Costas
“He was our symbol of baseball at a time when the game meant something to us that perhaps it no longer does.” DoeGamesBaseballSymbols Author:Bob Costas
“His doctors said he was, in many ways, the most remarkable patient they'd ever seen. His bravery, so stark and real, that even those used to seeing people in dire circumstances were moved by his example.” PeopleWaySaidRealUsedSeeingExampleCircumstancesDoctorsBaseballBraveryMovedPatientRemarkableStarks Author:Bob Costas
“It gave me a second chance. I'd like everybody to have a second chance if they need it, so I'm trying to let people know how important it is to become an organ donor.” PeopleIfsKnowsNeedsTryingImportantChanceKnow HowBaseballOrgansSecond ChanceDonorsOrgan Donor Author:Mickey Mantle
“Stay away from drugs and alcohol. Listen to your moms and dads. In this great country of ours you do whatever you set your mind to. Make us proud of you.” MindCountryMomProudDadDrugBaseballAlcoholYour MomDrugs And AlcoholMom And DadGreat CountryProud Of You Author:Mickey Mantle