He (Mickey Mantle) should lead the league in everything. With his combination of speed and power he should win the triple batting crown every year. In fact, he should do anything he wants to do.

It's easy to get good players. Getting them to play together, that's the hard part.

Sure I played, did you think I was born at the age of 70 sitting in a dugout trying to manage guys like you?

I became a major league manager in several cities and was discharged. We call it discharged because there was no question I had to leave.

You gotta lose 'em some of the time. When you do, lose 'em right.

He (Mickey Mantle) should lead the league in everything. With his combination of speed and power he should win the triple batting crown every year. In fact, he should do anything he wants to do.

Son, we'd like to keep you around this season but we're going to try and win a pennant.