Who was Mickey Mantle named after?

Answer 1

The Greatest switch hitter of all time

Mickey Mantle led the American League in home runs four times, was named the most valuable player in the American League three times. including 1956 when he won the Triple crown. That Year Mickey batted .356 hit 52 Home Runs, and knocked in 130 RBIs. Mickey Mantle was a 16 time All-star, played on 12 pennant winning teams, and owns 7 World Series Rings. Mantle still hold many post season records including a record 18 World Series Home runs. 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.

Answer 2

Mickey CochraneMickey Charles Mantle was born on October 20, 1931, in Spavinaw, Oklahoma, and was named by his Father "Mutt" Mantle after his favorite ballplayer, Hall of Fame catcher Mickey Cochrane.

Answer 3

Irish