Mel Allen Quotes

• Here's the pitch. Mantle swings. There's a tremendous drive going into deep left field! It's going, going! It's over the bleachers... over the sign atop the bleachers... into the yards of houses across the street! It's got to be one of the longest runs I've ever seen! How about that!

  Mel Allen

  Running, Yankees, Swings

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• And that one is gone. A home run for Mickey Mantle! How do you like that?

  Mel Allen

  Baseball, Running, Home

  12 Copy quote

• I was in the right place at the right time.

  Mel Allen

  Photography, Perseverance, Good Luck

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• In 1961, when Maris broke Babe Ruth's record, he wasn't intentionally walked once. Mickey batted after Roger, and nobody was going to put a man on base with Mantle coming up to the plate.

  Mel Allen

  Baseball, Men, Records

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• I know a doctor who can give you a shot and you'll get over that cold you've got and get better in a day.

  Mel Allen

  Baseball, Doctors, Giving

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• Ladies and gentlemen, the great number seven, Mickey Mantle.

  Mel Allen

  Baseball, Numbers, Gentleman

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