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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.

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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.


What did baseball legend Mickey Mantle have to say about one his most admired teammates?

Mickey Mantle was fortunate to have the great Joe DiMaggio as one of his NY Yankee teammates. He admired the fact that DiMaggio played the game his own way. Even his esteemed manager Casey Stengel never had to give Joe DiMaggio any instructions. Mantle also commented that DiMaggio seemed like a loner and kept mostly to himself rather than being "one of the guys". Mantle admired Joe's personal style both on and off the field.


What is the value of Mickey Mantle's rookie year memorabilia?

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


What caused baseball legend Joe DiMaggio and the New York Yankees to have a bitter dispute in 1938?

Joe DiMaggio and the Yankees were involved in bitter contract dispute. DiMaggio was asking for $45,000 and the Yankees said they wouldn't pay him more than $25,000. After sitting out during spring training, DiMaggio finally caved and signed for $25,000.


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What caused baseball legend Joe DiMaggio and the New York Yankees to have a bitter dispute in 1938?

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