"As far as I'm concerned, Aaron is the best ball player of my era. He is to baseball of the last fifteen years what Joe DiMaggio was before him. He's never received the credit he's due"
- Mickey Mantle
About this Quote
Mickey Mantle is expressing his adoration for Aaron, a baseball player of the last fifteen years. He believes Aaron is the best ball gamer of his age, and compares him to Joe DiMaggio, a famous baseball player of the past. Mantle believes Aaron has actually not gotten the credit he is worthy of for his achievements. He is praising Aaron for his ability and skill, and expressing his belief that Aaron ought to be recognized for his contributions to the game of baseball. Mantle's words are a testimony to Aaron's achievement, and a tip that even the best gamers might not always receive the recognition they should have.
This quote is written / told by Mickey Mantle between October 20, 1931 and August 13, 1995. He/she was a famous Athlete from USA.
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