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There are two kinds of people. There are leaders and there are followers. And I'm a follower.

Mickey Mantle

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Mickey Mantle
Age: 63 †
Born: 1931
Born: October 20
Died: 1995
Died: August 13
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Mickey Charles Mantle
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He said to play louder. He can't hear you.
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Hey man! Get away from me!
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We know you can bunt, Mick. You're not down here to bunt. You're here to get some hits and get your swing back.
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I had it all and blew it.
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You might as well go in and start getting dressed. I'm going to hit his first pitch for a home run.
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