Memories of Mickey at Yankee Stadium

pepe frias posted 5/27/2008 from www.dugoutcentral.com (flag)

The author does not apologize to anyone when asked, “Who was your favorite player growing up?” He even named his cat after Mickey Mantle! (link)

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