Time.com Photo Essays
Twilight of the Idol: A Portrait of Mickey Mantle in Decline
The greater the athlete, the tougher it is to leave the arena. History is filled with examples of players, in pretty much every sport, who should have hung up...
LIFE’s Best Baseball Pictures
LIFE magazine’s coverage of the American pastime — while always steeped in a genuine appreciation for the nuances, intricacies and thrills of the game — was...
