Mel Allen Quotes

In 1961, when Maris broke Babe Ruth's record, he wasn't intentionally walked once. Mickey batted after Roger, and nobody was going to put a man on base with Mantle coming up to the plate.

Ladies and gentlemen, the great number seven, Mickey Mantle.

I know a doctor who can give you a shot and you'll get over that cold you've got and get better in a day.

I was in the right place at the right time.

And that one is gone. A home run for Mickey Mantle! How do you like that?

Here's the pitch. Mantle swings. There's a tremendous drive going into deep left field! It's going, going! It's over the bleachers... over the sign atop the bleachers... into the yards of houses across the street! It's got to be one of the longest runs I've ever seen! How about that!