If you watch the video on full screen there’s not a thing to prevent you from imagining you’re sitting right there as he tells his story. Mickey Mantle was my teen-age heart throb and it never really went away. Maybe it was that soft spoken southern drawl or maybe it was just his dang good looks. But no matter, I wasn’t the only one. Thousands became immediate fans of the shy, freckle-faced baseball player from Oklahoma. Here he tells an entertaining story about his friend, Billy Martin, that has very little to do with baseball!
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That is an absolutely awesome story! Thanks for sharing it.
Bill
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Reblogged this on The On Deck Circle and commented:
One of the best Billy Martin stories ever, shared by none other than The Mick. Found it on Garlic Fries and Baseball Blog. Enjoy!
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Bill, thanks . I think you’re the first reblog I’ve had, though I’ve posted quite a few here. Thanks again ~ R.
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No problem, this is a great story.
Take care,
Bill
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