In 1956, Mickey Mantle won the Triple Crown and the MVP Award. He batted .353 with 52 home runs and 130 runs batted in.
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I don't know that but I do know that Mantle made $65,000 for the 1958 season, which was in the middle of his career. Mickey Mantle made $5,000. during his rookie year in 1951. By 1956 Mantle was making $30,000. a year, and after his triple crown season he made $60,000. in 1957. From 1963 - 1968 his last six seasons Mickey Mantle made $1000,000. a year. For a complete list of Mickey Mantle's salary see related Links for the Mickey Mantle Baseball Stats by Baseball Almanac below.
Mickey Mantle made his Major League debut with the New York Yankees on April 17, 1951 at the age of 19.
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.
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Mickey Mantle hit from both sides of the plate. Every time he swung the bat he had intent to harm the baseball. He struck out allot, but made up for it in other at bats. 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. "If that guy were healthy, he'd hit eighty home runs." - Carl Yastrzemski