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Mickey Mantle's first major league home run was hit on May 1, 1951 at Comiskey Park.
Mickey Mantle played most of his career in center field, and played first base the final two seasons. He occasional played left, and right field and a couple of times at third, short, and second base. He never pitched but was a pitchers nightmare.
Mickey Charles Mantle, born October 20, 1931, in Spavinaw, Oklahoma. Named by his Father "Mutt" Mantle after Hall of Fame catcher Mickey Cochrane. For more information on Mickey Mantle see Related Links below.
No. Babe Ruth's last season with the Yankees was 1934 and Mickey Mantle's first season with the Yankees was 1951.
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.