The Yankees, once again, honor their aging superstar when the team hosts the second of three Mickey Mantle Days at the ballpark in the Bronx. Prior to the game, over 2000 young fans paid tribute to the future Hall of Fame outfielder by parading across the field with homemade banners expressing their admiration for the living legend.

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The Yankees, once again, honor their aging superstar when the team hosts the second of three Mickey Mantle Days at the ballpark in the Bronx. Prior to the game, over 2000 young fans paid tribute to the future Hall of Fame outfielder by parading across the field with homemade banners expressing their admiration for the living legend.

In pre-game ceremonies atĀ Busch StadiumĀ honoring him,Ā Stan MusialĀ is joined by hisĀ 1941 CardinalsĀ teammates. A 10-foot bronze statue of Musial is unveiled at one of the Stadium entrances. The crowd of 47,445 then watch asĀ Bob GibsonĀ battles theĀ CubsĀ for 12 innings before Chicagoā€™sĀ Lee EliaĀ singles home the winning run in the 13th. The Cubs win, 6 ā€“ 5.

ByThis Day in Baseball

In pre-game ceremonies atĀ Busch StadiumĀ honoring him,Ā Stan MusialĀ is joined by hisĀ 1941 CardinalsĀ teammates. A 10-foot bronze statue of Musial is unveiled at one of the Stadium entrances. The crowd of 47,445 then watch asĀ Bob GibsonĀ battles theĀ CubsĀ for 12 innings before Chicagoā€™sĀ Lee EliaĀ singles home the winning run in the 13th. The Cubs win, 6 ā€“ 5.