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Mickey Mantle never really 'tried out' for the Yankees. He was playing with a semi-pro team called the Baxter Springs Whiz Kids when a scout for the Yankees came to a game to watch one of his teammates. During the game Mantle hit two home runs, one righthanded and one lefthanded. The scout wanted to sign him immediately but couldn't because Mantle was only 16 years old. Mantle signed a Yankees contract on the day he graduated from high school. It was worth $400 with an $1,100 signing bonus.
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Was Mickey Mantle ever a team captain for the New York Yankees?
No. Mickey Mantle was never a New York Yankees captain.
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.
What team was Mickey Mantle on?
New York YankeesMickey Mantle played his entire career for the New York Yankees
Did Mickey Mantle ever play for the Chicago White Sox?
No. Mickey Mantle played his entire career for the New York Yankees.
How many home runs did Mickey Mantle hit in 1955?
Mickey Mantle hit 37 home runs in 1955 for the New York Yankees.
