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Yes, he was. In 1952, Mickey Mantle replaced Joe DiMaggio as the Yankees starting center fielder. Mantle originally played right field when he was brought up to the majors in 1951.
Mickey Mantle started his Yankees career wearing the #6 in 1951 and later that season he started wearing the #7. He then replaced Joe DiMaggio as the Yankees center fielder.
No, he did not. Mickey Mantle drank alcohol, but he didn't use drugs.
Mickey Charles Mantle was named by his Father "Mutt" Mantle after Hall of Fame catcher Mickey Cochrane
Mickey Mantle was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.