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Mickey Mantle played for 18 seasons with the New York Yankees from 1951 -1968. 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 became the regular right fielder playing only a few games at shortstop and third base between 1952 to 1955. He moved to center field in 1952, replacing Joe DiMaggio, who retired at the end of the 1951 season. During the 1951 World Series Mickey tripped on a water drain in the outfield, a serious injury that affected his playing for the rest of his career. After years of Playing in pain due to all the leg injuries, Mickey called it quits after the 1968 season. 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. See Related Links below for more info on Mickey Mantle.
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When did Mickey Mantle retire?
After years of Playing in pain due to all the leg injuries, Mickey called it quits after the 1968 season. 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.
How old is Mickey Mantle?
Mickey Mantle was born on October 20, 1931 and died on August 13, 1995. Mickey Mantle would have been 63 years old at the time of death or 83 years old today.
How many World Series did Mickey Mantle play in?
Mickey Mantle was the ML Player of the year in 1956, named the most valuable player in the American League three times, including 1956 when he won the Triple crown, and the 1965 ML Hutch Award.
When did Mickey Mantle hit his first home run?
Mickey Mantle's first major league home run was hit on May 1, 1951 at Comiskey Park.
How old was Mickey Mantle when he died?
The men in Mickey's family lived short lives. Mickey's Father died at the age of 39, and Mantle thought his fate would be as such. Later in his life Mickey was quoted as saying that if he knew he would live this long he would have taken better care of himself. After years of alcohol abuse Mickey Mantle was diagnosed with liver cancer in 1994. In June of 1995 Mickey received a liver transplant. At a press conference Mickey noted that many fans had looked to him as a role model; "This is a role model: Don't be like me". Mickey Mantle died on August 13, 1995 at the age of 63 of liver cancer.
