Athletes who died on August 13

Take a focused look at the athletes who passed away on August 13. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1995 Mickey Mantle

  Mickey Mantle was an American professional baseball center fielder and first baseman who played his entire 18-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the New York Yankees. Regarded as one of the greatest switch-hitters in baseball history, Mantle was renowned for his power, speed, and ability to hit from both sides of the plate. He was a three-time American League … [bio]