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Q: Who played center field before Mickey Mantle?
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Was Mickey Mantle a center fielder?

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.


What position did Mickey Mantle start his pro career at?

Mickey Mantle played right field for the Yankees when he started his career. In 1952, Mickey took over for Joe DiMaggio in center field. He also played a few games at shortstop and third base from 1952-1955.


What was Mickey Mantle's number and position played?

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.


What were the years that Mickey Mantle played for the New York Yankees?

Mickey Mantle played for the New York Yankees from 1951 -1968


Did Mickey Mantle ever play a full season?

Yes, Mickey Mantle played a full MLB season on many occasions.


Did Mickey Mantle ever play for the Chicago White Sox?

No. Mickey Mantle played his entire career for the New York Yankees.


What is mickey Mantle's average against royals?

Mickey Mantle never played against the Royals. Mantle retired after the 1968 season and the Royals first season was 1969.


What year did Mickey Mantle and Rodger Maris play at the same time for the Yankees?

Mickey Mantle played his entire career for the New York Yankees, 18 seasons from 1951 -1968.


Did Mickey Mantle ever pitch?

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 Mantle was a Hall of Fame baseball player for which professional team?

Mickey Mantle played his entire career for the New York Yankees.


What major sport was Mickey Mantle known for?

Mickey Mantle was a professional baseball player. He played his entire career for the New York Yankees.


What major sport was Mickey Mantle well known for?

Mickey Mantle was a professional baseball player. He played his entire career for the New York Yankees.