Mickey Mantle funeral eulogy by Bob Costas

[leftyspade]

Saw Mickey Mantle in 1958 at Yankee Stadium and have to tell you all, as a nine year old,

it was my first visit to a major league ball park, Mantle, number 7, was electrifying. It was a day game, probably no more than 25,000 fans but this guy rocked! Saw him many more times

thereafter. Great part about NYC at the time, the kids, ages 7-15, used to go to the games

with friends and no parents, it cost two bucks to get in and guys like Mantle, Maris, Ford

and Berra were our idles. peace-

[colavito29]

@leftyspade I envy you...really really do...baseball is just not the same

[yankeejohn58]

What a Great Eulogy by Baseball's Best Broadcaster.........R. I. P., Mickey......what a great Eulogy followed by Roy Clark's touching rendition of "Yesterday, When I Was Young"

[sumartistify]

Who will do your eulogies Bob? :( RIP

[9162vb48]

I love Mickey Mantle from the first time I saw him on teevee, when I was in the john sitting on the toilet with a bad case of diarrhea. He brings back lots of memories, especially the salami sandwich I ate back when i had that, you know, diarrhea.

I love you, Mickey! I love you, Mickey! I want to posthumously bear your children!!!!!

[harajukugirlloveandG]

@9162vb48  must be a mays fan,and you are pissed how loved mick is and how hated willie is??

[flylooper]

I came up watching (actually listening on the radio in San Francisco) Mickey. I thought the guy was God himself.

[cjzzzzz]

roy clark need to stfu!!

[jphymel]

I've been looking for this video for years - thanks so much for posting

[drstan1]

the mick was 1 and only 1962 double header at the stadium centerfield bleachers 7 hours wityh mantle still the best day of my life mick 2 homers bases empty,yanks win 2-0,never forget the crowd went nuts

[teambildo]

Diehard Met fan...but words can't express the amount of respect that I have for Mick. RIP...they don't make 'em like you anymore. Beautiful eulogy Costas!

[jiveturkey25]

Costas mentioned his eulogy on the HBO documentary, Mantle.

[ZaneCase84]

Love the "Mick"