After I hit a home run I had a habit of running the bases with my head down. I figured the pitcher already felt bad enough without me showing him up rounding the bases.

Mickey Mantle

Mickey Mantle

After Bad Bases Down Enough Felt Figured Habit Had Head Him Hit Home Home Run Me Pitcher Run Running Showing Up Without

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