[Answer]. Do you have a blog? vs. BOS 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB, Last Game: Retrieved December 9, 2012. Mickey Mantle Positions: Centerfielder and First Baseman Bats: Both Throws: Right 5-11 , 195lb (180cm, 88kg) Born: October 20, 1931 in Spavinaw, OK us More bio, uniform, draft, salary info Hall of Fame 3x MVP Triple Crown 20x All-Star 7x World Series Gold Glove Batting Title ML PoY 6 7 Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. Mantle desired to be remembered as a stellar teammate. Although the Yankees had won the pennant in 1960, and were favored to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates in the World Series, . [Answer], 2,401 - Mickey Mantle wore pinstripes in 2,401 games, the franchise record for games played as a New York Yankee. Summerall himself had been treated at the clinic in 1992.[64]. [citation needed] He outlived all the men in his family by several years. How is that possible? On December 23, 1951, Mantle married Merlyn Johnson (19322009) in Picher, Oklahoma; they had four sons. Asked what he was doing, Mantle's father told him, "Your're going home. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. Join Baseball Almanac as we take a look at some additional numbers of interest as they relate to the most prolific switch hitter in baseball history: .421 - Mickey Mantle finished his career with a .421 on-base percentage, the Major League record for highest on-base percentage by a switch hitter in a career. [59][60], Mantle allegedly took his first drink of alcohol at age 19, when teammate Hank Bauer gave him a beer that he "chugged as if it were soda pop", according to baseball historian Frank Russo. Mickey Mantle, in full Mickey Charles Mantle, byname the Mick, (born October 20, 1931, Spavinaw, Oklahoma, U.S.died August 13, 1995, Dallas, Texas), professional American League baseball player for the New York Yankees (1951-68), who was a powerful switch-hitter (right- and left-handed) and who hit 536 home runs. [41], Mantle was also one of the best bunters for base hits of all time. Mickey Mantle still to this day holds the following World Series Hitting Records: Most Bases on Balls in World Series History (43), Most Extra Base Hits in World Series History (26), Most Home Runs in World Series History (18), Most RBI in World Series History (40), Most Runs Scored in World Series History (42) and Most Total Bases in World Series History (123)! Also helping Mantle decide to enter the clinic was sportscaster Pat Summerall, who had played for the New York Giants football team at Yankee Stadium, by then a recovering alcoholic and a member of Mantle's Dallas-area country club. 10/10/64: Mickey Mantle takes Barney Schultz deep, giving the Yankees the Game 3 win with a walk-off home runCheck out http://m.mlb.com/video for our full ar. After the 1966 season, Mantle was moved to first base, with Joe Pepitone taking his place in the outfield. Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball, Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREE. In 2017, Topps began including #7 cards in its main sets again, with Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez the first player other than Mickey Mantle to appear in the #7 slot since 1995. Mantle let others run the business but made frequent appearances. Roy Clark sang and played "Yesterday, When I Was Young". [citation needed], Early in 1995, doctors discovered that Mantle's liver had been severely damaged by both alcohol-induced cirrhosis and hepatitis C. They also discovered that he had an inoperable liver cancer known as undifferentiated hepatocellular carcinoma, which further necessitated a liver transplant. Mutt drove to Independence, Kansas, and convinced Mantle to keep playing. Some would argue it has even overtaken the T206 Honus Wagner as the face of the baseball card world. April 17, 1951 In 1956, Mantle had a career high .705 slugging average, the Major League record for highest slugging average by a switch hitter in a single season. Did you know that when Mick, his nickname, made his big league debut on April 17, 1951, he became the first Commerce High School (Commerce, Oklahoma) graduate to play in the majors? Witnesses say it looked "like he had been shot." Willie Mays had power. Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. I struck out about 1,700 times and walked maybe 1,800 times. 1. Mantle was 19 years old when he broke into the big leagues on April 17, 1951, with the New York Yankees. Mantle homered off 224 different pitchers during his career, connected most often while batting third in the lineup, and drove in 859 total runs when he went deep! Mantle returned to the hospital in late July, and the cancer was found to have spread throughout his body. Mickey Mantle was born on Tuesday, October 20, 1931, in Spavinaw, Oklahoma. Music! In 2020, the #7 card was issued to right fielder Aaron Judge. He was selected an AL All-Star again, but as a reserve player, and he did not make the 28-player team for the second and last time because of an injury. Because of these comparatively low numbers, he took a salary cut of 10,000 dollars, down to 60,000 dollars. [65] He said that he was telling the same old stories, and realizing how many of them involved being drunk, including at least one drunk-driving accident, he decided they were not funny any more. The town respected Mantle's privacy, refusing either to talk about him to outsiders or to direct fans to his home. 2 years. "Sixty! Exceeded rookie limits during 1951 season, Nicknames: Mantle received the transplant at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas on June 8, 1995. [43][44], As a 19-year-old rookie playing right field in his first World Series, Mantle tore the cartilage in his right knee on a fly ball hit by Willie Mays. The following year, Mantle moved to center field. Mantle signed for $140 per month (equivalent to $1,600 in 2021) with a $1,500 signing bonus (equivalent to $17,100 in 2021). Do you remember what player hit the first regular season / official home run (April 12, 1965) in the Astrodome? In 2019, the #7 card was issued to Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres. The Mick,The Commerce Comet,Muscles are nicknames for Mickey Mantle. . Mantle, playing right field, raced for the ball together with center fielder Joe DiMaggio, who called for the ball (and made the catch). Some now call this his last home run at Yankee Stadium. inDallas,TX, Buried: Mantle hit the park's first home run. You're going to work in the mines, that's what we'll do. In getting out of DiMaggio's way, Mantle tripped over an exposed drain pipe and severely injured his right knee. 54 - Mickey Mantle hit 54 home runs in 1961, the Major League record for most home runs in a single season by a switch-hitter. He is bringing that magic and mystique back to the team, and was a natural fit for card number seven." [62][47] His father died of Hodgkin's disease at age 40 in 1952, and his grandfather also died young of the same disease. 52 - Mickey Mantle hit 52 home runs in 1956, a total that led every hitter from both leagues. var pfHeaderImgUrl = '';var pfHeaderTagline = '';var pfdisableClickToDel = 0;var pfHideImages = 0;var pfImageDisplayStyle = 'right';var pfDisablePDF = 0;var pfDisableEmail = 0;var pfDisablePrint = 0;var pfCustomCSS = 'https://www.baseball-almanac.com/css/print.css';var pfBtVersion='2';(function(){var js,pf;pf=document.createElement('script');pf.type='text/javascript';pf.src='//cdn.printfriendly.com/printfriendly.js';document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(pf)})(); An inning-by-inning breakdown of every home run hit by Mickey Mantle: 1st inning (103), Fairchild's poetry celebrates gritty lives in small towns", "Catch me if you can(2002) - You know why the yankees always win? Once, he put a live snake in Marshall Bridges's uniform, and another time he released a live mongoose into the visitors clubhouse at Tiger Stadium.[47]. He broke his foot and did not play again until August 4, when he hit a pinch-hit home run against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium. "[19] Bill Dickey called Mantle "the greatest prospect I've seen in my time. - Mantle, Mickey. extra innings (14). On May 22, 1963, Mickey Mantle of the Yankees hit perhaps his most impressive home run. "[47][63], Mantle's wife and sons all completed treatment for alcoholism and told him that he needed to do the same. 1959 is said to be his only "off season" in his prime, and historians point to 75 runs batted in as particularly low for him. Copyright 1999- Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 1:07PM. [44] Dr. Stephen Haas, medical director for the National Football League Players Association, has speculated that Mantle tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during the incident and played the rest of his career without having it properly treated since ACLs could not be repaired with the surgical techniques available in that era. 15 hours. Do you remember who it was? Mantle had another "off year"indeed, the first week of June saw his batting average drop to .228but by mid-August, he was back in his prime, leading the team to another World Series. Beginning in high school, he suffered both acute and chronic injuries to bones and cartilage in his legs. Mickey Mantle still to this day holds the following World Series Hitting Records: Most Bases on Balls in World Series History (43), Most Extra Base Hits in World Series History (26), Most Home Runs in World Series History (18), Most RBI in World Series History (40), Most Runs Scored in World Series History (42) and Most Total Bases in World Series History (123)! The season was bad for the Yankees, too, as they finished third. It was originally purchased for $50,000 in 1991. [23][24] Mantle had high hopes that 1953 would be a breakout year but his momentum was stopped by an injury. In 1949, he received a draft-examine notice and was about to be drafted by the US Army but failed the physical exam and was rejected as unqualified and was given a 4-F deferment for any military service.[22][23]. Join our linker program. [26] Mantle made the AL All-Star team as a reserve player in 1959, as his numbers had tailed off from previous seasons, he was used as a pinch runner for Baltimore Orioles catcher Gus Triandos and replacement right fielder for Cleveland Indians Rocky Colavito in the first game with Detroit Tigers Al Kaline playing the center field position. He was well-liked by the citizens of Greensboro, and seemed to like them in return. The osteomyelitic condition of Mantle's left leg had exempted him from being drafted for military service since he was 18 in 1949,[22][23] but his emergence as a star center fielder in the major leagues during the Korean War in 1952 led baseball fans to question his 4-F deferment. Hall of Famer Willie Mays, who had taken a similar position, had already had action taken against him. Do you know who said this quote about Mickey Mantle? Mickey Mantle weighed 195 lbs (88 kg) when playing. vs. BOS 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB. He admitted that he had often been cruel and hurtful to family, friends, and fans because of his alcoholism, and sought to make amends. Too easy? All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. update=copyright.getFullYear(); He could also move with lightening speed running the bases and in the outfield, especially in his early years. A history of the Sports Reference Sponsorship System. Described by him as his "favorite summer", his major league-leading .353 batting average, 52 home runs, and 130 runs batted in brought home both the Triple Crown and first of three Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Awards. Mantle was one of the greatest offensive threats in baseball history and is considered to be one of the best baseball players of all time. Who did Topps select? He is bringing that magic and mystique back to the team, and was a natural fit for card number seven." Do you know who preceded him in 1952? Find out more. Joe DiMaggio was playing center field. 1969 Topps #500 Mickey Mantle Last Name in Yellow PSA 6 EX-MT $875.00 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 PSA 2 STUNNING EYE APPEAL INCREDIBLE CENTERING $84,999.99 1969 Topps #500 Mickey Mantle UER VGEX X2696604 $234.00 1952 Topps # 408 Mickey Mantle - New York Yankees $7.00 1961 Topps #300 Mickey Mantle PSA 6 EX-MT $1,299.99 That means I played seven years without ever hitting the ball." On May 14, 1967, Mickey Mantle hit career home run number 500 and became the first switch-hitter to join the 500 Home Runs Club. Mantle took the home run title that year with 40, along with 94 RBIs and a .275 average. "During my 18 years I came to bat almost 10,000 times. Also, twelve of Mantle's 536 career regular season home runs were walk-offs, tying Babe Ruth, Jimmie Foxx, and Stan Musial. Page 369): The son of a miner from Oklahoma, Mantle was led to baseball at an early age by his father. During his eighteen-year career in the majors, Mantle won AL MVP three times and earned a spot on 20 All-Star teams. He was of at least partial English ancestry; his great-grandfather George Mantle left Brierley Hill, in England's Black Country, in 1848. After its presentation by Joe DiMaggio, Mantle gave a similar plaque to DiMaggio, telling the crowd, "Joe DiMaggio's deserves to be higher." He hit one over the right center field roof at Briggs Stadium, which is said to have traveled 643 feet. document.write(update); In the 1961 season, the press appeared to view the Yankees as Mantle's team, with Maris often belittled and ostracized as an outsider and not a true Yankee. - Mantle, Mickey. Mantle reached base more times than he made outs (319 to 312), one of two seasons in which he achieved the feat. copyright=new Date(); 146 - Mickey Mantle was walked 146 times in 1957, the most bases on balls awarded a switch-hitter during a single season in Major League history. [17] In 1950, Mantle was promoted to the Class-C Joplin Miners of the Western Association. Free shipping. Looking back years later, he said, "That was the turning point of my life. On September 10, 1960, he hit a ball left-handed that cleared the right-field roof at Tiger Stadium in Detroit and, based on where it was found, was estimated years later by historian Mark Gallagher to have traveled 643 feet (196m). Mantle played in 96 games that season and batted .267 with 13 home runs and 65 RBI. You're not talking about ordinary power. Mickey Mantle was born on October 20, 1931. Rookie Status: During this time, Mantle lived with his agent Greer Johnson. But I didn't think it would be this soon." [10], Mantle began his professional baseball career in Kansas with the semi-professional Baxter Springs Whiz Kids. 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