Mel Allen Quotes & Sayings

Here's the pitch. Mantle swings. There's a tremendous drive going into deep left field! It's going, going! It's over the bleachers ... over the sign atop the bleachers ... into the yards of houses across the street! It's got to be one of the longest runs I've ever seen! How about that! — Mel Allen

And that one is gone. A home run for Mickey Mantle! How do you like that? — Mel Allen

In 1961, when Maris broke Babe Ruth's record, he wasn't intentionally walked once. Mickey batted after Roger, and nobody was going to put a man on base with Mantle coming up to the plate. — Mel Allen

I know a doctor who can give you a shot and you'll get over that cold you've got and get better in a day. — Mel Allen

Ladies and gentlemen, the great number seven, Mickey Mantle. — Mel Allen