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He got to old, if Mantle didn't retire, we'd have a 70 year old man trying to crack a home run. 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. See Relared Links below for more on Mickey Mantle's Bio
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TaigaIn the previous game he hurt his shoulder diving into second base on a pickoff attempt. Milwaukee infielder Red Schoendeinst had to dive for the ball and he fell on Mantle's shoulder. Mickey completed the game but couldnt bat or field and was scratched for game five., The Braves won 1-0 and went on to win the series.
The Mick had leg injury and only played in three games in the 1955 World Series, one as a pinch hitter.
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Did Mickey Mantle do drugs?
No, he did not. Mickey Mantle drank alcohol, but he didn't use drugs.
Is mickey mantle his real name?
Mickey Charles Mantle was named by his Father "Mutt" Mantle after Hall of Fame catcher Mickey Cochrane
When was Mickey Mantle elected?
Mickey Mantle was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.
How many lifetime at bats did Mickey Mantle have?
Mickey Mantle had 8,102 career at-bats.
How many RBIs does Mickey Mantle have?
Mickey Mantle ended his career with 1,509 RBIs.
