Mantle struggled with a .237 batting average in his final season in the MLB. He finished his career with 536 home runs and a .298 batting average in 18 seasons. His constant knee injuries were likely a major reason for his declining numbers in the final stages of his otherwise illustrious career. During his time with the Yankees, they won 12 American League pennants and 7 World Series. Mantle went down as one of the best to ever play and was a role model to millions
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