Peyton Heffernan Mrs. Harvey English 10 20 May 2024 Tragic Hero Story of Mickey Mantle and his Alcohol Abuse Mickey Mantle, known for being one of the greatest baseball players of his time. Mantle was drafted to play for the Yankees in 1951, where he played his entire 18-year career. Although he can be seen as a nice and humble man to some, he allowed his decisions to change his life. Mickey Mantle was a major influence to those who watched him play, but he can be seen as a tragic hero because of his choices throughout and after his career with alcohol. His selfish choices also affected not only his life, but the lives of the people around him. Mickey “The Mick” Mantle had injuries upon injuries, just as most professional sports players, but the way he handled his injuries became …show more content…
Noah knew the temptation that he gave into was completely against the Lord, but he gave into the sin anyway. Noah is known for his loyalty and trust in the Lord, even though he made mistakes he turned from them and relied on the Lord for the additional 350 years of his life. The Bible tells us in Ephesians 5:18 (CSB), “And don’t get drunk with wine, which leads to reckless living, but be filled by the Spirit:.” If Mantle had turned away from alcohol and rest in the Lord, he probably would’ve lived longer and he could’ve had a better influence on those around him like his friends and family. After his first appearance in the big leagues after a bad first game then getting brought back down to the minors and back up again, Mickey Mantle, number 7 for the Yankees, is known for his 536 home runs, 1,677 runs he scored, and 1,509 runs he drove in throughout his 18-season career. Mickey, like most professional sports players, had a major influence on those who watched him play, but not just those that were fans, but also to the people close to him. Some may even consider him a