Joe DiMaggio
Mantle's first season was DiMaggio's final season - 1951. That year DiMaggio played center field and Mantle played right field.
Center field.
He was a famous baseball player. Played center field for the NY Yankees and he was married to Marylin Monroe for awhile.
The number 5 was retired by the Yankees in honor of Joe DiMaggio. He played center field.
Ben Chapman would eventually be replaced by Joe DiMaggio. Chapman was the Yankees starting center fielder in 1936, but was traded during the season. DiMaggio took over in center field shortly thereafter.
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 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.
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Ken Landreaux had the most starts in center field with 95. Rick Monday also played center for the 1981 Dodgers.
Mike Devereaux started the most games in center field for the 1989 Orioles with 80. Brady Anderson and Steve Finlay also started games in center field.
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