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Why was Yankee Stadium built in the Bronx?
for baseball.
Was Mickey Mantle a center fielder?
Yes, he was. In 1952, Mickey Mantle replaced Joe DiMaggio as the Yankees starting center fielder. Mantle originally played right field when he was brought up to the majors in 1951.
In 2009 which New York Yankee got the first hit in Yankee Stadium?
On April 16, 2009, Johnny Damon singled to center, for the first hit at the new Yankee Stadium.
Who was the New York Yankees best center fielder?
Well, there can be many ''bests,'' but most people say that Mickey Mantle was the best.
Who played center field before Mickey Mantle?
Joe DiMaggio
What was the distance from home plate to center field in the 1923 Yankee Stadium?
When the original Yankee Stadium opened on April 18, 1923, the measurements were, 296 feet to the left field pole, 301 to right and 461 feet to the deepest part of the park, in left-center. The playing field was not evenly balanced, so dead center was not the deepest part. After it was re-modeled in 1974-75, it measured 310 to right, 312 to left and 430 to the deepest part in left-center.
What are two buildings that Thomas Jefferson design as an architect?
staples center and Yankee stadium
Who was the famous New York Yankee who retired in 1952?
You are probably referring to Joe DiMaggio who retired prior to the 1952 season. He was replaced in center field by a 20 year old switch hitter named Mickey Mantle.
Who did Mickey Mantle replace as the starting center fielder?
Joe DiMaggio
How far was Babe Ruth's farthest home run?
Great Question! And Lucky You I Have An Answer For It. It Was Babe Ruth {Also Known As "The Home-Run King"} He Hit That Ball 618 Feet. It Was Also Witnessed By A Living Person. AND HE WAS NOT USING STEROIDS.
What Yankee hit the first home run after Mickey Mantles death?
Mickey Mantle died at 2:10 A.M. Eastern time at Baylor University Medical Center on August 13, 1995. That same day, Paul O'Neill hit his 16th home run of the season in the 1st inning.
What was Mickey Mantle's number and position played?
Mickey Mantle started his Yankees career wearing the #6 in 1951 and later that season he started wearing the #7. He then replaced Joe DiMaggio as the Yankees center fielder.
