New York Yankees center fielder Mickey Mantle on losing the 1960 World Series to the underdog Pittsburgh Pirates:
“In 1960 when Pittsburgh beat us in the World Series, we outscored them 55-27. It was the only time I think the better team lost. I was so disappointed, I cried on the plane ride home.”
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