Mickey Charles Mantle (October 20, 1931 – August 13, 1995), nicknamed " the Mick " and " the Commerce Comet ", was an American professional baseball player who played his entire Major League Baseball (MLB) career (1951–1968) with the …

On top of all that, he set World Series records for home runs (18), runs (42), RBI (40), total bases (125) and bases on balls (43). But the farewell to Mickey Mantle in a Yankee uniform wasn’t simply the sad conclusion to a storied-but-complicated career. It was the end of an era.

Jan 2, 2025 · Mickey Mantle’s MLB career is a story of unparalleled talent, resilience, and impact. His 536 home runs, three MVP Awards, and seven World Series titles highlight his greatness as a player, while his ability to inspire and captivate fans speaks to his influence beyond the diamond.

Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Mickey Mantle. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com.

May 14, 2012 · By the time he was 15, Mickey Mantle was playing semipro ball with the Baxter Springs Whiz Kids, a local team of miners, former high-school stars, and even a former minor leaguer once in a while.

A Sunday double header featuring a salute to Mickey Mantle between games. On this bright sunny day, I recall Mickey Mantle getting an 11 minute standing ovation when he was introduced. On the field, they laid out World Championship flags for each of Mantle’s World Series appearances and had a member of that team stand by the flag.

Dec 14, 2016 · Switch-hitter Mickey Mantle banged out a single, double, triple, and home run, accomplishing the 12th cycle in New York Yankees history.

Oct 18, 2011 · Batting lead-off and playing right field for the New York Yankees was rookie sensation Mickey Mantle. Mantle stepped into the right-hand side of the batter’s box to start the game against...

Dec 4, 2024 · Mickey Mantle was blessed with one of the most prolific combinations of power and speed in baseball history. It began in 1931 when he was named after Mickey Cochrane.

The game took place at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois, home of the National League's Chicago Cubs. The American League emerged triumphant as they finally broke out of a five-game slump with nine runs.