On October 20, 1931 -- Mickey Mantle, the 'Commerce Comet', is born in Spavinaw, Oklahoma. The newborn's dad, a lead miner known as Mutt, names his son after Mickey Cochrane, not realizing the major league catcher's real name is not Mickey but Gordon. The future Yankee outfielder is glad his father was not aware of this fact.

Mantle talks about his Rookie Season, Famous teammates Maris and DiMaggio. 

500th Homeruns and his retirement speech.  

Check Out, Mantles Page - 

https://thisdayinbaseball.com/mickey-mantle-page/

Mantles most popular Video - 

https://youtu.be/dSL6s2Q91to

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