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Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle runs through the basics of baseball for the second time in Play Ball. Mets catcher Gary Carter and pitcher Tom Seaver also contribute tips to perfecting technique. During his 20-year reign as baseball's golden boy, Mantle amassed a wealth of knowledge. He puts it to good use here instructing viewers on practice drills, swinging, bunting, and knocking it out of the park. The video also features an interactive section.