Remembering the Mick’s 500th career homer, 55 years ago today

On May 14, 1967, the “Commerce Comet” went yard for No. 500, joining an extremely exclusive club at the time. By Opening Day 1967, it was apparent that time – the undefeated enemy of all athletes – was approaching its ultimate victory over Mickey Mantle. The Yankees legend was 35 when he stepped into the batter’s box for the first…
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