Mickey Mantle

1931–1995 (age 64)

baseball player

Biography

Mickey Mantle was a Hall of Fame center fielder whose combination of power, speed, and grace for the New York Yankees made him one of baseball's most celebrated figures, from his Triple Crown in 1956 to seven World Series rings.

He carried the hopes of a nation through a storied career while also giving generously to young athletes and charitable causes, leaving a lasting inspiration for future generations at Hillcrest Cemetery.

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