Farewell to Yankee Stadium

By 1965, injuries had slowed Mickey Mantle to one of his worst seasons ever. In this photo, he flings his batting helmet away in disgust during particularly bad day at the plate.
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By 1965, injuries had slowed Mickey Mantle to one of his worst seasons ever. In this photo, he flings his batting helmet away in disgust during a particularly bad day at the plate.

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