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Tag Archives: Mickey Mantle
The Night Mickey Mantle Called Me Johnny
As I might have mentioned once or twice, I’ve been a Made Yankee Fan in Boston for over four decades. But beyond that, I’ve been a Made Mickey Mantle Fan for almost 60 years. So the following episode was, well, major. … Continue reading
Encore: My Mazeroski Moment (Or, How the 1960 Pittsburgh Pirates Helped Make Me Grow Up)
The Pop History Dig is a terrific website that chronicles signature events and figures of 20th century popular culture. And the latest submission by encyclopedic author Jack Doyle is one close to the hardworking staff’s heart. “The Mazeroski Moment” 1960 … Continue reading
My Mazeroski Moment (Or, How the 1960 Pittsburgh Pirates Helped Make Me Grow Up)
The Pop History Dig is a terrific website that chronicles signature events and figures of 20th century popular culture. And the latest submission by encyclopedic author Jack Doyle is one close to the hardworking staff’s heart. “The Mazeroski Moment” 1960 World Series It … Continue reading
The Skunk At The Yanks’ Garden Party (Let’s Swing At Ball Four! Edition)
Yankee Killer Alex Rodriguez did it again last night, fanning for the last out on what was decidedly ball four in Game 2 of the ALDS between New York and Baltimore. Before you start barking at the hardgrudging staff, let’s … Continue reading
