August 04, 2011
Going, Going, Gone
Mickey Mantle once said, "If you're looking for a role model, don't be like me."
Yes, he was living the high life, with the booze and the carousing. But, in 1959, what red-blooded American boy didn't want to be like him? Or his late rival from across the river, Willie Mays, who's traitorous owners had just moved his team to San Francisco? He seemed to survived it, anyway.
Speaking of whom, if you're interested, here's the full-length, inaugural episode of Home Run Derby with none other than Mickey Mantle vs. Willie Mays, originally broadcast January 9th, 1960.
But y'all come back now, y'hear?
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Good theme. Enjoyable puzzle, but I think you might need to re-clue 9 down.
Thanks
Posted by: Bill O at August 5, 2011 04:34 PMThe clue is correct, Bill. PTO = Parent Teacher Organization. Not as commonly used as PTA, but still legit. At least it used to be. :-/
Posted by: Tuning Spork at August 11, 2011 08:19 PMGood to know. I shall add it to the memory bank. Thanks.
Posted by: Bill O at August 27, 2011 08:29 AM