Law Abiding Patriot

Posted: **Thu Jun 08, 2023 2:20 pm**

Growing up in Oklahoma, he was my hero to the end. If the game was close and Mickey came to the plate you always felt he would somehow come through for the team.

On this day in history, June 8, 1969, Mickey Mantle's No. 7 is retired by the New York Yankees | Fox News

Posted: **Thu Jun 08, 2023 4:15 pm**

Let me correct myself. This is when his number 7 was retired. He had retired on March 1st.

On This Day, "The Mick" Retired From Baseball.