I always loved the game, but when my legs weren’t hurting it was a lot easier to love.
Meaning of the quote
Mickey Mantle, a famous American athlete, said that he really enjoyed playing the game, but it was much easier to enjoy it when he didn't have pain in his legs. This means that even though he loved the sport, it was harder to enjoy it when he was experiencing physical discomfort or injury. The quote suggests that sometimes our enjoyment of activities we love can be affected by physical challenges or limitations.
About Mickey Mantle
Mickey Mantle, nicknamed “the Mick” and “the Commerce Comet,” was a legendary American baseball player who spent his entire MLB career with the New York Yankees. Considered one of the best players and sluggers of all time, he won three MVP awards and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974. Despite a career plagued by injuries, Mantle became one of the greatest offensive threats in baseball history, hitting 536 home runs and batting .300 or more ten times.
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