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Mickey Mantle was an all-around athlete at Commerce High School, playing Basketball, football, and Baseball. In 1948 playing semi-pro Ball as a shortstop in Baxter Springs (KS) Yankees' scout Tom Greenwade came to Baxter Springs to watch Mickey's teammate, third baseman Billy Johnson. During the game Mickey Mantle hit two homers, one right handed, and one left handed into a river well past the ballpark's fences. Greenwade wanted to sign Mickey on the spot but, upon finding out that he was only sixteen and still in high school, told him he would come back to sign him with the Yankees on his graduation day in 1949. Good to his word, Greenwade was there right on schedule, signing Mickey Mantle to a minor league contract with the Yankees Class D team in Independence.
April 17, 1951 the 19 year old Mickey Mantle broke into the big leagues with the New York Yankees. See Related Links for more on Mickey Mantle.
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When did Mickey Mantle retire?
After years of Playing in pain due to all the leg injuries, Mickey called it quits after the 1968 season. When Mickey Mantle retired he was third on the all time list for Home runs with 536 behind Babe Ruth 714, and Willie Mays 583.
How old was Mickey Mantle when he started in MLB?
Mickey Mantle made his Major League debut with the New York Yankees on April 17, 1951 at the age of 19.
Did Mickey Mantle ever have his name on his jersey?
Since the beginning, the Yankees haven't had names on their jerseys, so No.
How many times did Mantle hit home-runs both left and right handed in the same game?
Mickey Mantle holds the American League record for games with home runs from both sides of the plate with 10. Ken Caminiti holds the National League record, also with 10. Eddie Murray holds the major league record with 11, 9 times in the American League and twice in the National League.
What is the farthest a baseball bat has been thrown in professional baseball?
In a Major league game Mickey Mantle hit a ball 656 Feet.
Where did mickey mantle first play baseball?
Mickey Mantle was an all-around athlete at Commerce High School, playing basketball, football, and baseball. On April 17,1951 Mickey Mantle made his Major League debut with the New York Yankees.
What major league baseball player owns the most records in the world series?
Mickey mantle 1964
When was Mickey Mantle's first game?
Mickey Mantle made his Major League debut with the New York Yankees on April 17, 1951.
When did Mickey Mantle retire?
After years of Playing in pain due to all the leg injuries, Mickey called it quits after the 1968 season. When Mickey Mantle retired he was third on the all time list for Home runs with 536 behind Babe Ruth 714, and Willie Mays 583.
What Major League Baseball organization drafted mickey mantle?
Mickey Mantle wasnt drafted, he was signed to a minor league contract with an affiliate of the New York Yankees out of high school. He did however get drafted by the US Army but failed the physical exam and was rejected as unfit for service.
What major sport was Mickey Mantle known for?
Mickey Mantle was a professional baseball player. He played his entire career for the New York Yankees.
How old was Mickey Mantle when he started in MLB?
Mickey Mantle made his Major League debut with the New York Yankees on April 17, 1951 at the age of 19.
What major sport was Mickey Mantle well known for?
Mickey Mantle was a professional baseball player. He played his entire career for the New York Yankees.
Who had the most home runs?
Barry Bonds holds the record for the most career home runs in Major League Baseball with 762.
Did Mickey Mantle ever have his name on his jersey?
Since the beginning, the Yankees haven't had names on their jerseys, so No.
Who was the baseball player that joined New York Yankees in 1951?
Mickey Mantle made his Major League debut with the New York Yankees on April 17, 1951.
What is the most dangerous Major League Baseball lineup?
The Yankees with Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle & Joe DiMaggio. They are going to winn the WS This year and Ruth will win MVP.
