Mickey Mantle made his Major League debut with the New York Yankees on April 17, 1951 at the age of 19.
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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.
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.
Mickey Mantle was born in Spavinaw, Oklahoma on October 20, 1931. By 1935, his family moved to Commerce, Oklahoma. He was born in a two room unpainted house at the edge of the above mentioned town. There were no streets at all leading to this home.
Mickey Mantle number 7On 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, the number he would wear the rest of his career.
Mickey Mantle number 7April 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 uniform number 7 for good.