1. Mickey Mantle Abigail Welborn Mrs. L. Todd

2. Background Knowledge Mickey Mantle was born in Spavinaw, Oklahoma on October 20, 1931. He died in Dallas, Texas on August 13, 1995. His parents were Elvin and Lovell Mantle. Mickey Mantle married Merlyn Johnson and had four sons together. He attended Commerce High School as a teenager, and he later went to the University of Oklahoma.

3. Why Mickey was Famous Mickey Mantle played in the major-leagues for the New York Yankees for 18 years. He played in 16 All- Star games. He played on 7 World Series Championship clubs and on 12 pennant winners. Mickey also won 3 American League MVP titles in 1956, 1957, and 1962. Mickey Mantle was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.

4. Impact on the World/ Relevance to The Wednesday Wars According to http://bleacherreport.com/articles/852564-mlb-frank-gifford-is- incapable-of-understanding-mickey-mantles-societal-impact, “The gloom of defeat lasted a few minutes. Mantle helped teach that to society. Don't dwell on disappointments.” Mickey Mantle impacted the world by teaching people to not focus on the problems around them but on the bright side of things. Instead of being worried about the Vietnam War, Mickey taught citizens how to relax and have fun on the field. In The Wednesday Wars, Mickey Mantle was an idol to kids all around the world, because he succeeded greatly in baseball and Mickey had great sportsmanship. That’s why Holling Hoodhood, the main character in the novel, is so excited to see Mickey Mantle.http://bleacherreport.com/articles/852564-mlb-frank-gifford-is- incapable-of-understanding-mickey-mantles-societal-impact

5. Mickey Mantle’s Quotes Mickey Mantle has said many things that have affected several citizens. One time he said, “A team is where a boy can prove his courage on his own. A gang is where a coward goes to hide.“ During an interview, Mickey said, "If I knew I'd live this long, I would have taken better care of myself.“ Most of his quotes were about baseball and why he loved playing it. To show his dedication to the sport, Mickey Mantle said,” I'll play baseball for the Army or fight for it, whatever they want me to do."

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