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Mickey Mantle was a shortstop in the Minor Leagues, and was moved to the outfield when he was called up to the Majors. His skills at short were below average, and the Yankees wanted to utilize his speed in the outfield. The last two years of his career he was move to first base.
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What was the salary of baseball legend Mickey Mantle when he was playing minor league baseball?
As a minor league baseball player, soon to be a great player, Mickey Mantle was paid $225 per month.
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 were some of Mickey Mantle's hobbies?
Collecting baseball cards and playing sports.
What was the field position that Mickey Mantle first tried to play?
Mickey Mantle first tried to play the baseball position of shortstop. He believed he did not the timing required to play this position. He found himself making too many errors.
How did Mickey Mantle do in high school school?
Mickey Mantle was an all-around athlete at Commerce High School, playing basketball, football, and baseball. he also had straight a's
When was Mickey Mantle elected?
Mickey Mantle was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.
What was the reason that baseball star Mickey Mantle acquired the name of Mickey?
Mickey Mantle's father was a huge baseball fan and named his son Mickey after famed baseball player Mickey Cochrane who was a great hitting catcher.
Where is the baseball hall of fame that has Mickey Mantle?
Mickey Mantle was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, located in Cooperstown, NY, in 1974
What has the author Mickey Mantle written?
Mickey Mantle has written: 'Mickey Mantle' 'Letters to Mickey' 'My favorite summer, 1956' -- subject(s): Baseball players, New York Yankees (Baseball team), Diaries, History
What position did Mickey Mantle play when he was with the Joplin Miners?
Shortstop
In what year was Mickey Mantle elected to the hall of fame?
Mickey Mantle was inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame in 1974
What is a mickey mantle baseball card?
A piece of cardboard with Mickey mantles picture.
