He foresaw the platooning that managers like Casey Stengel used years before it happened. He told me I had to be a… — 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
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
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
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… — 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
If I send the ball home, I know what will happen to it. My twin brothers will take it out on the… — Mickey Mantle Copy Share Image
Because the players knew that if Billy asked them to jump off a roof, he'd jump off with them. — Mickey Mantle Copy Share Image
If the World Series was on the line and I could pick one pitcher to pitch the game, I'd choose Whitey Ford… — Mickey Mantle Copy Share Image
If I had played my career hitting singles like Pete (Rose), I'd wear a dress. — Mickey Mantle Copy Share Image
I never got to see the '27 Yankees. Everyone says that was the greatest team ever. But I think it would've been… — Mickey Mantle Copy Share Image
It gave me a second chance. I'd like everybody to have a second chance if they need it, so I'm trying to… — 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
