OWN THE HOME WHERE MANTLE LEARNED TO HIT

Nestled in Commerce, Oklahoma, the modest childhood home of baseball legend Mickey Mantle is more than just bricks and mortar; it's a living monument to one of the greatest figures in American sports history. #MANTLE319 is the 672-square-foot home, comprising two bedrooms and a single bathroom, that bore witness to the genesis of Mantle’s exceptional skill in switch-hitting—a skill that would eventually lead him to the New York Yankees, the Triple Crown, and a hallowed place in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Built on land near the mines where Mickey’s father worked, the yard served as the first practice ground for the “Commerce Comet.” As young Mickey roamed the humble yard, his father and grandfather introduced him to the nuanced game of baseball. With the still standing self-made barnyard backstop, they meticulously crafted his ambidextrous swing, pitching to him right-handed and left-handed, nurturing the earliest stages of the switch-hitting prowess that would later become synonymous with the Mantle legacy. This rustic backdrop, filled with tireless dedication, was where Mickey honed his burgeoning skills.