Mickey Mantle (1931-1995)
A team is where a boy can prove his courage on his own. A gang is where a coward goes to hide.
Willie Mays (born 1931)
What you are thinking, what shape your mind is, is what makes the biggest difference of all.
Mickey Mantle played his entire career of 18 seasons with the New York Yankees. The “Mick” combined outfielder’s speed with the power of a slugger (over 500 home runs). In 1956, his hitting exploits earned him the Triple Crown (leading the American League in batting average, home runs, and runs batted in. He has long been considered one of baseball’s most outstanding switch hitters.
Outfielder Willie Mays played most of his career with the Giants (New York and San Francisco). During his 22 seasons, he was renowned for his defensive play, timely hitting (over 3,000 career hits), and slugging power (over 600 home runs). The “Say Hey Kid” is regarded as one of baseball’s greatest all-around players.
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Thanks for sharing these quotes to live by.
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Elaine, thank you for sharing back. We can find wisdom from a variety of voices.
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In the multitude of counselors there is wisdom.🙏🏾
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You’re welcome
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Reblogged this on Disablities & Mental Health Issues.
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Ken, thank you for sharing these quotes.
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That Mickey Mantle statement about teams and gangs certainly is true.
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Linda, I totally agree. The Mick’s words are as straight and honest as one of his home runs.
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I like the team/gang quote.
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Anneli, thank you for sharing. Mantle’s perspective is timeless.
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I LOVE the baseball quotes. Are you a baseball fan?
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While I don’t follow the game as much as I did during my youth, I still check on the game from time to time. I don’t really have a favorite team.
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