Mickey Mantle
Abigail Welborn
Mrs. L. Todd
Background Knowledge
Mickey Mantle was born in Spavinaw, Oklahoma on
October 20, 1931. He died in Dallas, Texas on August 13,
1995. His parents were Elvin and Lovell Mantle. Mickey Mantle
married Merlyn Johnson and had four sons together. He attended
Commerce High School as a teenager, and he later
went to the University of Oklahoma.
Why Mickey was Famous
Mickey Mantle played in the major-leagues for the New York Yankees
for 18 years. He played in 16 All- Star games. He played on 7 World
Series Championship clubs and on 12 pennant winners. Mickey also won
3 American League MVP titles in 1956, 1957, and 1962. Mickey Mantle
was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.
Impact on the World/ Relevance to The
Wednesday Wars
According to http://bleacherreport.com/articles/852564-mlb-frank-gifford-isincapable-of-understanding-mickey-mantles-societal-impact, “The gloom of defeat
lasted a few minutes. Mantle helped teach that to society. Don't dwell on
disappointments.” Mickey Mantle impacted the world by teaching people to not focus on
the problems around them but on the bright side of things. Instead of being worried
about the Vietnam War, Mickey taught citizens how to relax and have fun on the field.
In The Wednesday Wars, Mickey Mantle was an idol to kids all around the world , because
he succeeded greatly in baseball and Mickey had great sportsmanship. That’s why
Holling Hoodhood, the main character in the novel, is so excited to see Mickey Mantle.
Mickey Mantle’s Quotes
Mickey Mantle has said many things that have affected
several citizens. One time he said, “A team is where a boy
can prove his courage on his own. A gang is where a coward
goes to hide.“ During an interview, Mickey said, "If I knew
I'd live this long, I would have taken better care of myself.“
Most of his quotes were about baseball and why he loved
playing it. To show his dedication to the sport, Mickey
Mantle said,” I'll play baseball for the Army or fight for it,
whatever they want me to do."
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