This day in NY sports history
THIS DAY IN NY SPORTS HISTORY
Sunday, May 14, 1967
Mickey Mantle hits 500th homer
With a seventh-inning blast into the rightfield stands at Yankee Stadium, Mickey Mantle became the sixth major-leaguer to join the 500-home run club. Mantle's solo shot, off Orioles reliever Stu Miller, provided the deciding run in the Yankees' 6-5 win. With the Yankees up 5-4 in the seventh, Horace Clarke grounded back to the mound and Dick Howser struck out before Mantle's milestone moment. He joined what was then a short list that included Babe Ruth, Willie Mays, Jimmie Foxx, Ted Williams and Mel Ott. The 18,872 fans gave Mantle, 35, a roaring ovation that carried into the next inning. Playing first base and batting third, Mantle went 2-for-4 with two runs. The iconic Yankee went on to hit .245 with 22 homers in his next-to-last season. He finished his Hall of Fame career with 536 home runs.
Out East Show: Visit The Shamrock evergreen maze, Sannino Vineyard, Seven Ponds Orchard and the Warrior Ranch Foundation NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore.
Out East Show: Visit The Shamrock evergreen maze, Sannino Vineyard, Seven Ponds Orchard and the Warrior Ranch Foundation NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore.
