Born: October 20, 1931 in Spavinaw, OK
Died: August 14, 1995 in Dallas, TX
Number retired in 1969.
"The Mick" was the most feared hitter on the most successful
team in history. In his best seasons, and there were many, Mantle
was simply a devastating player. He could run like the wind and hit
tape measure homers, like his famous 565-footer in Washington in
1953. He led the Yanks to 12 fall classics in 14 years, and seven
World Championships. He still owns records for most homers, RBI,
runs, walks, and strikeouts in World Series play. In 1956, Mantle
had one of the greatest seasons ever at the plate. He hit 52 homers
with 130 RBI and a .353 average to win the Triple Crown. Mantle was
elected to the Hall of Fame in 1974.
Remember to bring a pen/pencil as cache only contains a log. As
always, please use stealth and rehide as found. Don't forget the
clue.
Cache is accessible from 6 a.m. to dusk.
