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Learn More About Native Oklahoman Mickey Mantle in New Exhibit at the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum
For Immediate Release: May 28, 2019
The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum is proud to host “Mickey Mantle: Baseball Hero in Black and White,” a special exhibit examining the Oklahoma native’s life through black and white photographs seen in newsprint. The exhibit will be showcased at the Museum May 30 through August 30.
“With Mickey Mantle being a native Oklahoman, following his career was a favorite pastime for many in our state,” said Scott Cumm, museum manager of the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum. “This exhibit offers new insights into his career and life through the perspective of news stories written about him.”
In the 1950s, increased television viewing and media coverage combined with his athleticism helped to propel Mickey Mantle into a superstar. The Oklahoma native exemplified the spirit of a hero through his determination, perseverance and courage. The Daily Oklahoman extensively covered Mantle through his career and life. This exhibit explores his life through black and white photographs seen in newsprint and uses the original reporters’ captions to highlight his milestones.
The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum is open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, please visit TommyFranksMuseum.org.
The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum was created as a historical foundation dedicated to telling the story of the United States military and education. Its mission is to advance the development of this world class leadership training institution and museum. For more information, visit TommyFranksMuseum.org.
For Immediate Release: May 28, 2019
The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum is proud to host “Mickey Mantle: Baseball Hero in Black and White,” a special exhibit examining the Oklahoma native’s life through black and white photographs seen in newsprint. The exhibit will be showcased at the Museum May 30 through August 30.
“With Mickey Mantle being a native Oklahoman, following his career was a favorite pastime for many in our state,” said Scott Cumm, museum manager of the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum. “This exhibit offers new insights into his career and life through the perspective of news stories written about him.”
In the 1950s, increased television viewing and media coverage combined with his athleticism helped to propel Mickey Mantle into a superstar. The Oklahoma native exemplified the spirit of a hero through his determination, perseverance and courage. The Daily Oklahoman extensively covered Mantle through his career and life. This exhibit explores his life through black and white photographs seen in newsprint and uses the original reporters’ captions to highlight his milestones.
The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum is open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, please visit TommyFranksMuseum.org.
The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum was created as a historical foundation dedicated to telling the story of the United States military and education. Its mission is to advance the development of this world class leadership training institution and museum. For more information, visit TommyFranksMuseum.org.