Larry Mantle, the youngest brother of Hall of Fame baseball star Mickey Mantle, died Monday morning in his Fresno, California, home. He was 79.
A long time teacher and coach in Oklahoma, Larry spent 50 years coaching high school football, including winning the 1977 state championship at Cashion. He became the school's all-time wins leader. He is also Cordell's all-time wins leader.
Larry also coached at Northwest Classen, Velma-Alma and Cyril, becoming known as an innovator with pass-heavy offenses. He also coached six-man football in Texas.
He finished his career with more than 190 career wins.
Larry grew up in Commerce and would often spend summers in New York with his famous brother. Larry ultimately played college basketball at Moberly Junior College for legendary coach Cotton Fitzsimmons. Larry also later played at Central State University before joining the Navy.
He then embarked on his coaching career.
He spent the later part of his life teaching General Education Development at the Lawton Correctional Facility. Last year, he moved to Fresno.
Larry's wife of 52 years, Linda Lea, died 16 months ago. He is survived by his sister, two sons, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren.
A private service for immediate family will be held in Fresno.
Obit published in the Oklahoman
Quote from Larry Mantle:
"It was August, 1995, when Mick passed away," Coach (Larry Mantle) said. "I was with him at the end in the hospital. The world knew him as Mickey Mantle. But to me, he was just my big brother."
*Note* My husband had the privilege and honor of coaching with Larry Mantle in Montgomery, Texas. My husband enjoyed all the stories of Larry's life with Mickey Mantle as his brother and his life as a coach. They both were 6 man football coaches in Texas during their careers, and had a lot in common.
A long time teacher and coach in Oklahoma, Larry spent 50 years coaching high school football, including winning the 1977 state championship at Cashion. He became the school's all-time wins leader. He is also Cordell's all-time wins leader.
Larry also coached at Northwest Classen, Velma-Alma and Cyril, becoming known as an innovator with pass-heavy offenses. He also coached six-man football in Texas.
He finished his career with more than 190 career wins.
Larry grew up in Commerce and would often spend summers in New York with his famous brother. Larry ultimately played college basketball at Moberly Junior College for legendary coach Cotton Fitzsimmons. Larry also later played at Central State University before joining the Navy.
He then embarked on his coaching career.
He spent the later part of his life teaching General Education Development at the Lawton Correctional Facility. Last year, he moved to Fresno.
Larry's wife of 52 years, Linda Lea, died 16 months ago. He is survived by his sister, two sons, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren.
A private service for immediate family will be held in Fresno.
Obit published in the Oklahoman
Quote from Larry Mantle:
"It was August, 1995, when Mick passed away," Coach (Larry Mantle) said. "I was with him at the end in the hospital. The world knew him as Mickey Mantle. But to me, he was just my big brother."
*Note* My husband had the privilege and honor of coaching with Larry Mantle in Montgomery, Texas. My husband enjoyed all the stories of Larry's life with Mickey Mantle as his brother and his life as a coach. They both were 6 man football coaches in Texas during their careers, and had a lot in common.
Larry Mantle, the youngest brother of Hall of Fame baseball star Mickey Mantle, died Monday morning in his Fresno, California, home. He was 79.
A long time teacher and coach in Oklahoma, Larry spent 50 years coaching high school football, including winning the 1977 state championship at Cashion. He became the school's all-time wins leader. He is also Cordell's all-time wins leader.
Larry also coached at Northwest Classen, Velma-Alma and Cyril, becoming known as an innovator with pass-heavy offenses. He also coached six-man football in Texas.
He finished his career with more than 190 career wins.
Larry grew up in Commerce and would often spend summers in New York with his famous brother. Larry ultimately played college basketball at Moberly Junior College for legendary coach Cotton Fitzsimmons. Larry also later played at Central State University before joining the Navy.
He then embarked on his coaching career.
He spent the later part of his life teaching General Education Development at the Lawton Correctional Facility. Last year, he moved to Fresno.
Larry's wife of 52 years, Linda Lea, died 16 months ago. He is survived by his sister, two sons, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren.
A private service for immediate family will be held in Fresno.
Obit published in the Oklahoman
Quote from Larry Mantle:
"It was August, 1995, when Mick passed away," Coach (Larry Mantle) said. "I was with him at the end in the hospital. The world knew him as Mickey Mantle. But to me, he was just my big brother."
*Note* My husband had the privilege and honor of coaching with Larry Mantle in Montgomery, Texas. My husband enjoyed all the stories of Larry's life with Mickey Mantle as his brother and his life as a coach. They both were 6 man football coaches in Texas during their careers, and had a lot in common.
A long time teacher and coach in Oklahoma, Larry spent 50 years coaching high school football, including winning the 1977 state championship at Cashion. He became the school's all-time wins leader. He is also Cordell's all-time wins leader.
Larry also coached at Northwest Classen, Velma-Alma and Cyril, becoming known as an innovator with pass-heavy offenses. He also coached six-man football in Texas.
He finished his career with more than 190 career wins.
Larry grew up in Commerce and would often spend summers in New York with his famous brother. Larry ultimately played college basketball at Moberly Junior College for legendary coach Cotton Fitzsimmons. Larry also later played at Central State University before joining the Navy.
He then embarked on his coaching career.
He spent the later part of his life teaching General Education Development at the Lawton Correctional Facility. Last year, he moved to Fresno.
Larry's wife of 52 years, Linda Lea, died 16 months ago. He is survived by his sister, two sons, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren.
A private service for immediate family will be held in Fresno.
Obit published in the Oklahoman
Quote from Larry Mantle:
"It was August, 1995, when Mick passed away," Coach (Larry Mantle) said. "I was with him at the end in the hospital. The world knew him as Mickey Mantle. But to me, he was just my big brother."
*Note* My husband had the privilege and honor of coaching with Larry Mantle in Montgomery, Texas. My husband enjoyed all the stories of Larry's life with Mickey Mantle as his brother and his life as a coach. They both were 6 man football coaches in Texas during their careers, and had a lot in common.
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