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Mickey Mantle
Winning seven World Series with the Yankees and the 1956 batting Triple Crown.
Triple Crown · Three MVP awards
- Born
- 20 October 1931
- Birthplace
- Spavinaw, United States
- Died
- 13 August 1995
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Mickey Mantle
American baseball player whose switch-hitting power made him a central figure in the New York Yankees dynasty. He spent his entire major-league career with the club.
Early life
Oklahoma upbringing
Grew up in Commerce, where his father worked in the mining industry.
Learning both sides
His father and grandfather helped teach him to bat from either side of the plate.
Career
- 1949–1951
Minor leagues to New York
Developed in the Yankees’ farm system before his major-league debut.
- 1950s–1960s
Yankees centre fielder
Became a leading hitter despite persistent injuries.
- 1967–1969
Final seasons
Moved to first base before announcing retirement after the 1968 season.
Achievements
Triple Crown
Led the American League in batting average, home runs and runs batted in.
Three MVP awards
Was named the American League’s Most Valuable Player.
536 home runs
Finished his major-league career with 536 home runs and seven World Series titles.
Beyond sport
Alcohol recovery
Sought treatment for alcoholism and spoke publicly about its damage.
Organ donation
After a liver transplant, encouraged people to become organ donors.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Career and achievements ↗Photo: Unknown author Unknown author. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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