Of course, I didn't tell you about all the times I said I was going to hit one and it didn't happen. — Mickey Mantle Copy Share Image
If you want to know who was better, me or Willie Mays, you have to look at our career stats. And Willie's… — Mickey Mantle Copy Share Image
I hated to bat against Drysdale. After he hit you he'd come around, look at the bruise on your arm and say,… — Mickey Mantle Copy Share Image
After I hit a home run I had a habit of running the bases with my head down. I figured the pitcher… — Mickey Mantle Copy Share Image
His fielding leaves you wondering. Then he steps up to hit and all doubts start to fade. — Mickey Mantle Copy Share Image
Billy (Martin) was a great one for jokes. He liked to play a joke more than anyone I ever knew. — Mickey Mantle Copy Share Image
My biggest regret was letting my lifetime average drop below .300. I always felt I was a .300 hitter, and if I… — Mickey Mantle Copy Share Image
I thought I raised a ballplayer. You're nothing but a coward and a quitter. — Mickey Mantle Copy Share Image
This year I'd rather lead the league in home runs, runs batted in and hitting. — Mickey Mantle Copy Share Image
I don't know why Roger (Maris) isn't in the hall of fame. To me, he was as good as there ever was. — Mickey Mantle Copy Share Image
If I were playing today I'd do what Joe DiMaggio said. I'd go knock on the door at Yankee Stadium and when… — Mickey Mantle Copy Share Image
You might as well go in and start getting dressed. I'm going to hit his first pitch for a home run. — Mickey Mantle Copy Share Image
After they remodeled Yankee Stadium I didn't feel that the ghosts were there anymore. It just wasn't the same. — Mickey Mantle Copy Share Image
As far as I'm concerned, Aaron is the best ball player of my era. He is to baseball of the last fifteen… — Mickey Mantle Copy Share Image
A body came flying out and landed at my feet. At first I thought it was Billy so I picked him up.… — Mickey Mantle Copy Share Image
If I hadn't met those two guys (Billy Martin and Whitey Ford) at the start of my career, I would have lasted… — Mickey Mantle Copy Share Image
Watch the old man. Watch how the old man keeps the guys who aren't playing happy. — Mickey Mantle Copy Share Image
We know you can bunt, Mick. You're not down here to bunt. You're here to get some hits and get your swing… — Mickey Mantle Copy Share Image
Casey didn't easily forgive a guy who got doubled up on a hit-and-run play. He didn't see any reason why the runner… — Mickey Mantle Copy Share Image
Of course, I didn't tell you about all the times I said I was going to hit one and it didn't happen. — Mickey Mantle Copy Share Image
Heroes are people who are all good with no bad in them. That's the way I always saw Joe DiMaggio. He was beyond question… — Mickey Mantle Copy Share Image
If you want to know who was better, me or Willie Mays, you have to look at our career stats. And Willie's bottom line… — Mickey Mantle Copy Share Image
I hated to bat against Drysdale. After he hit you he'd come around, look at the bruise on your arm and say, 'Do you… — Mickey Mantle Copy Share Image
After I hit a home run I had a habit of running the bases with my head down. I figured the pitcher already felt… — Mickey Mantle Copy Share Image
When I'm hitting, I'd play for nothing. When I'm not, any kind of money I receive makes me feel as if I'm stealing. — Mickey Mantle Copy Share Image
