Mickey Mantle was born on October 20, 1931, and was called up to the Yankees in 1951.
Mickey Mantle, born October, 20, 1931, in Spavinaw, Oklahoma made his Major League debut on April 17, 1951 with the New York Yankees.
Mickey MantleMickey Mantle was born on October 20, 1931 and made his Major League debut on April 17, 1951 with the New York Yankees.
Mickey Mantle made his Major League debut with the New York Yankees on April 17, 1951.
Mickey MantleMickey Charles Mantle, born October 20, 1931, in Spavinaw, Oklahoma. Named by his Father "Mutt" Mantle after Hall of Fame catcher Mickey Cochrane.April 17, 1951 the 19 year old Mickey Mantle broke into the big leagues with the New York Yankees wearing uniform number 6. After a bad start Mickey was sent down to the minors. He told his dad he was going to quit, and his father told him to pack his bags to come home. After a second thought to try again Mickey was then called up again to the Yankees, and was then issued number 7 for good.Mickey was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.
Del Webb and Dan Topping owned the New York Yankees in 1951.
The most notable rookie for the Yankees that year was Mickey Mantle.In addition to Mantle, it was also the rookie season for infielder Gil McDougalAlso joining the Yankees during the season were veteram pitchers Bob Kuzuva, Johnny Sain, Bobby Hogue, Stubby Overmire, and Jack Kramer.
1951
In the 1951 World Series, the Yankees defeated the New York Giants 4 games to 2.
The Yankees opening game of the 1951 season was played in Washington DC. This game against the Senators was held on April 15. Yes, as answered below their home opener was in New York.In 1951, the Yankees home opener was played at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. It was played on April 17, 1951 against the Boston, the Yankees won 5-0.
On April 17, 1951, Mickey Mantle made his Major League debut for the New York Yankees.
Jim Weatherall, Oklahoma
The 1951 State Legislature.