You are probably referring to Joe DiMaggio who retired prior to the 1952 season. He was replaced in center field by a 20 year old switch hitter named Mickey Mantle.
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Lou Gehrig was the first Yankee to have his number retired. The #4 was retired by the Yankees in 1939.
He was 38. My favorite Yankee! If you're a fan, check out his book about he and his Dad.
He wore #6 from 1952-1960. Andy Carey also wore #54 in 1952 for the Yankees.
No. Alex Rodriguez only wore the number 13 as a Yankee. The number 7 was retired in honor of Mickey Mantle.
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