Mickey Mantle was an all-around athlete at Commerce High School, playing Basketball, football, and Baseball. He signed with the New York Yankees on graduation day in 1949.
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No. Mickey Mantle played his entire career for the New York Yankees.
Yes, Mickey Mantle played a full MLB season on many occasions.
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Because he felt like it?
No. Babe Ruth's last season with the Yankees was 1934 and Mickey Mantle's first season with the Yankees was 1951.
No, he did not. Mickey Mantle played all of his 18 seasons for the Yankees.
Bobby Richardson and Mickey Mantle were teammates on the New York Yankees from 1955-1966.
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