Mickey Mantle wore two numbers during his rookie season. He wore #6 when he first debuted for the Yankees in 1951, but went through a brief slump and was sent down to the farm team. He was called up after forty games and was given jersey #7, which he wore for the rest of his career.
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Mickey Mantle Uniform NumbersNo. Mickey Mantle was issued uniform number 6 as a rookie in 1951. After a bad start Mickey was sent down to the minors. When Mickey was called back up to the Yankees that same year, he was issued number 7 for good.
In 1951, New York Yankee rookie player Mickey Mantle was paid $7500. The salary would have been only $5,000, however, Yankee manager Casey Stengel, asked the Yankee owners to pay the $7500.
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.
1991 Magnum Comics 1 and 2There are two Mickey Mantle comic books that are very commonly found on eBay selling for about $3.-$5. The comics in the original sealed poly bag with postcard could sell in the $10.00 price range. The Magnum Comics #1 picturing mantle in a batting stance, and #2 picturing mantle holding a bat with both hands by his knees were issued in 1991.Series 1 is worth $100.00Series #2 is Only worth about $2.00
When Gehrig was a rookie, Babe Ruth was his teammate. When Gehrig was near the end of his career, Mickey Mantle was his teammate too.