Mickey Mantle
Willie Mays
Jackie Robinson
Mickey Mantle, one of baseball's strongest switch hitters, runs faster than any man in baseball, and he is one of the greatest players in baseball history. Season after season, everything seemed to betray Mantle. His physical ailments were numerous. After the death of his father, Mantle carouses and drinks as if each day were his last. Distributed by PBS Distribution.
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Willie Mays signs with the New York Giants in 1951. Mays' spectacular hit went over the left field roof of the ball park. Mays does it all: hits, runs, and fields like a champ. Archival film footage shows highlights of Mays' triumphs. Distributed by PBS Distribution. Viewer Discretion Advised!!! This content contains images of people consuming alcohol. This video contains violent images. Some language in this video may be offensive.
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Robinson rises from humble origins to integrate Major League Baseball, performing brilliantly despite the threats and abuse he faces on and off the field and, in the process, challenges the prejudiced notions of what a black man can achieve.
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Robinson uses his fame to speak out against injustice, alienating many who had once lauded him for "turning the other cheek." After baseball, he seeks ways to fight inequality, but as he faces a crippling illness, he struggles to remain relevant.
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Watch a short biography video of Mickey Mantle, who is considered one of the greatest players of all time.
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUyPD_DIWvM