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Ben Chapman.
Chapman was traded to the Washington Senators in June of DiMaggio's rookie season (1936).
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Who played center field before Mickey Mantle?
Joe DiMaggio
What positions did mantle and dimaggio play together?
Mantle's first season was DiMaggio's final season - 1951. That year DiMaggio played center field and Mantle played right field.
What positions did joe dimaggio?
Center field.
What was joe dimaggio famous for?
He was a famous baseball player. Played center field for the NY Yankees and he was married to Marylin Monroe for awhile.
What position did number 5 play for the New York Yankees?
The number 5 was retired by the Yankees in honor of Joe DiMaggio. He played center field.
Who did Joe DiMaggio replace on the New York Yankees?
Ben Chapman would eventually be replaced by Joe DiMaggio. Chapman was the Yankees starting center fielder in 1936, but was traded during the season. DiMaggio took over in center field shortly thereafter.
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.
What position did Mickey Mantle start his pro career at?
Mickey Mantle played right field for the Yankees when he started his career. In 1952, Mickey took over for Joe DiMaggio in center field. He also played a few games at shortstop and third base from 1952-1955.
What place was the Michigan State played in before Breslin Student Events Center?
Jenisen Field House
Who played center field for the 1981 world champion Dodgers?
Ken Landreaux had the most starts in center field with 95. Rick Monday also played center for the 1981 Dodgers.
Who played center field for the 1989 orioles?
Mike Devereaux started the most games in center field for the 1989 Orioles with 80. Brady Anderson and Steve Finlay also started games in center field.
Who played center field for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1955?
Richie Ashburn
