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Mickey Charles Mantle (October 20, 1931 – August 13, 1995), nicknamed " the Mick " and " the Commerce Comet ", was an American professional baseball player. He played his entire Major League Baseball (MLB) career (1951–1968) with the New York Yankees, primarily as a center fielder.
Apr 2, 2014 · Mickey Mantle played for the New York Yankees from 1951 to 1968, and was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.
Positions: Centerfielder and First Baseman. Bats: Both • Throws: Right. 5-11 , 195lb (180cm, 88kg) Born: October 20, 1931 in Spavinaw, OK. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1974. (Voted by BBWAA on 322/365 ballots) View Mickey Mantle's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
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Jun 12, 2024 · Mickey Mantle, professional baseball player for the New York Yankees (1951–68), who was a powerful switch-hitter and who hit 536 home runs. He helped the Yankees win seven World Series (1951–53, 1956, 1958, 1961–62). Learn more about Mantle’s life and career.
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Aug 14, 1995 · Mickey Mantle, the most powerful switch-hitter in baseball history and the successor to Babe Ruth and Joe DiMaggio as the symbol of the long reign of the New York Yankees, died of cancer...
Mantle retired prior to the 1969 season with 536 home runs, 1,676 runs scored, 1,509 RBI, 1,733 walks and a .298 batting average. He was named to 20 All-Star Games, won a Gold Glove for his play in center field in 1962 and was a part of seven Yankees teams that won the World Series.
Mickey Mantle: The Definitive Story (MLB Baseball Sports Documentary) The almost mythic career of Yankee slugger Mickey Mantle is the subject of this acclaimed HBO Sports documentary special.
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