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It was the single greatest feat I ever saw.

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Mickey Mantle
Age: 63 †
Born: 1931
Born: October 20
Died: 1995
Died: August 13
Baseball Player
Dallas
Texas
Mickey Charles Mantle
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All I had was natural ability.
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He can run, steal bases, throw, hit for average, and hit with power like I've never seen. Just don't put him at shortstop.
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Watch the old man. Watch how the old man keeps the guys who aren't playing happy.
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