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Word: bumpkinish (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1990-1999
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Left out of the third-grade presentation were Mantle's depression over the death of his father, at only 39, from Hodgkin's disease; his constant and fatalistic drinking; his bumpkinish trust in swindlers; and the indifferent treatment he gave his wife and four sons, one of whom, Billy, died last year at the age of 36, having suffered from Hodgkin's disease. In his later years, Mantle tried to atone for his sins, entering the Betty Ford Center, freely admitting his alcoholism and making peace with his sons. Mickey Jr., David and Danny were by his side when Mantle...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: SUPERMAN IN PINSTRIPES: MICKEY MANTLE (1931-1995) | 8/21/1995 | See Source »

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