Mickey Mantle

Roger Maris of the New York Yankees
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Roger Maris Was Terrified and Tormented During Home Run Record Chase

Roger Maris eclipsed Babe Ruth with 61 home runs in 1961. Unfortunately, Maris endured great fear and tremendous pain before and after breaking the record.

Kyle Dalton  •  14 Jun 2020
New York Yankees legend Mickey Mantle battled alcoholism later in life.
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Mickey Mantle Started His Day With an Alcoholic ‘Breakfast of Champions’

New York Yankees legend Mickey Mantle would start his day with an alcoholic drink he dubbed the “breakfast of champions.”

Joe Kozlowski  •  25 Apr 2020