    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1995, Book II)]
    [August 13, 1995]
    [Pages 1257-1258]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Death of Mickey Mantle
    August 13, 1995

        When I was growing up in the 1950's, millions of young people like
    me loved watching Mickey Mantle lead the Yankees. As a ballplayer,
    Mickey inspired generations of fans with his power

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    and grit. As a man, he faced up to his responsibilities and alerted
    generations to come to the dangers of alcohol abuse. He will be
    remembered for excellence on the baseball field and the honor and
    redemption he brought to the end of his life.