When he got cancer, a whole generation felt the fear of death," said author Roger Kahn about Mickey Mantle ... a manly thing. When Mantle admitted his mistake late in life, his star shined as ...

When Mantle admitted his mistake late in life, his star shined as brightly as ever because he had the wisdom to say, "This is a role model. Don't be like me." Casey Stengel and Mickey Mantle ...