Mickey mantle was once so intoxicated he threw up in the middle of a sex act with model angie dickinson, ben widdicombe writes in his memoir. It seems that being mickey mantle is a yearround gig, what with beer ads to tape and tourneys to host and a heap of relatives with their hands held out. Inserted inside the clear, plastic bag was a colorful, illustrated card that had mickeys name printed at the top in yellow and personality comics trading cards printed vertically along the cards left border. He helped the yankees win seven world series 195153, 1956, 1958, 196162. Mickey mantle was better than willie mays posts facebook. Although he continued to strike out regularly, fanning a total of 111 times, mantle had a very solid second season, hitting 23 home runs, driving in 87 runs, scoring 94 others, batting. At that very moment, mickey mantle became my hero, my idol, the person i desired to become. The front cover showed color, head shot photos of yogi berra, joe dimaggio, mickey mantle, hank bauer, allie reynolds, and casey stengel. The very first time i saw a professional baseball game, mickey hit one out. Born on october 20, 1931, mickey mantle grew up to become one of the most famous baseball players in history. The yankees won their 4th consecutive title, tying the mark they set in 19361939 under manager joe mccarthy, and casey stengel became the second manager in major league history with 4 consecutive world series championships. He also hit 26 home runs and recorded 6 runs batted in. Mickey mantle every game played with complete stats, links to box scores and automated. Mickey mantle made a lot of people cry in his 64 years.
Oct 08, 2010 mickey mantle made a lot of people cry in his 64 years. Named by his father mutt mantle after hall of fame catcher mickey cochrane. Mantle was moved to center field when joe dimaggio 19141999. Mickey charles mantle october 20, 1931 august, 1995, nicknamed the commerce. Mar 01, 2007 after searching for a biography of mickey mantle that wasnt just stats, i came across this one in a used book store. Sep 21, 2016 i would say the last boy, by jane leavy, 2010. Mickey mantle was an allaround athlete at commerce high school, playing basketball, football, and baseball. Boyhood 1952 topps mickey mantle baseball card found in. That would be his 1951 bowman, but the 1952 topps card has taken on a life of its own. Mickey mantle was born on tuesday, october 20, 1931, in spavinaw, oklahoma. Mickey mantle appeared in 142 major league games during the 1952 regular season. Mantles difficulties continued when, in 1952, his father died of hodgkins disease, a form of cancer, at the age of thirtynine.
View mickey mantle s page at the baseball hall of fame plaque, photos, videos. Mantle was 19 years old when he broke into the big leagues on. When mickey was four years old, his family moved to the nearby town of commerce, oklahoma. Mickey mantle autograph memorabilia for sale value guide. After topps bought bowman, the outfielder returned to the topps fold.
Details about 1952 whos who in baseball guide stat book joe dimaggio mickey mantle 1st year. Returning to the yankees at the start of the 1952 campaign, mantle took over the starting centerfield job from the recentlyretired dimaggio. Mar 07, 2017 a diehard yankees fan reunites with his boyhood yankees baseball card collection after forgetting about it for 43 years. What is the value of a 1951 topps mickey mantle card answers. Mickey mantle, in full mickey charles mantle, byname the mick, born october 20, 1931, spavinaw, oklahoma, u. The son of an oklahoma zinc miner, mickey was groomed practically out of the cradle to play ball and thus escape the brutal and dangerous mines. Mickey mantle reprint baseball cards for sale ebay. The earliest comic book that contained mickey mantle on the front cover was the 1952 fawcett publication, the thrilling true story of the baseball yankees. That means there are no mickey mantle topps cards from 1954 or 1955. The definitive story mlb baseball sports documentary the almost mythic career of yankee slugger mickey mantle is the subject of. Mickey mantle was better than willie mays december 28, 20 mickey told his friend tom that he considered willie to have been a better defensive player, but he, mickey, was faster, had more power and was a better hitter.
A diehard yankees fan reunites with his boyhood yankees baseball card collection after forgetting about it for 43 years. It would have been more had he not signed an exclusive deal with bowman. Produced in november 1992, celebrity comics released a mickey mantle comic book that shows him in a closeup, smiling pose. In the case of a virtually perfect, gem mint 1952 topps mickey mantle card youre talking millions of dollars. Mickey mantle played for the new york yankees from 1951 to 1968, and was inducted into the national baseball hall of fame in 1974. Mickey mantle, professional baseball player for the new york yankees 195168, who was a powerful switchhitter and who hit 536 home runs. Dec 29, 2018 returning to the yankees at the start of the 1952 campaign, mantle took over the starting centerfield job from the recentlyretired dimaggio. To give some credit however, this book was funny and the way it was written was extremely creative. Even before he was born into this world, mickey mantle was being prepared for. In his first complete world series 1952, mantle was the yankees hitting star, with an. After searching for a biography of mickey mantle that wasnt just stats, i came across this one in a used book store.
The mickey mantle world series stats seen below include his world series. Defensive regression analysis data used here was obtained with permission from michael humphreys, author of wizardry. Mickey mantle every game played with complete stats, links to box scores and automated row summing for 1952. Other teams before 1929 tried putting numbers on their uniforms, but mostly on an experimental only basis, usually not lasting longer than a season or sometimes even past a few games. Mantle was 19 years old when he broke into the big leagues on april 17, 1951, with the new york yankees. Finding a 1952 topps mickey mantle for sale gets the mind quickly into calculation mode, wondering if its possible to actually one one. The starryeyed, 20yearold propsect plays his first full season in the place of retired legend joe dimaggio and helps lift the new york yankees to their fourth straight world series victory. The most important mantle card is, arguably, the most important baseball card in the entire industry. The son of a lead miner, he spent his childhood in commerce, oklahoma, which led to his nickname later in life the commerce comet. Is the time right to buy a 1952 topps mickey mantle. Mantle played his entire major league baseball mlb career 19511968 with the new york yankees as a center fielder, right fielder, and first baseman.
Mantle had been very close to his father, and he took the death hard. The card has been catalogued, scrutinized, fawned over and chased by collectors who want to own the one that put the topps company on the map and kept it there. Mickey mantle society for american baseball research. Mantle collectibles guide books part 3 sports collectors digest. July 29th first career grand slam home run 9th inning in 107 win. Mickey charles mantle, born october 20, 1931, in spavinaw, oklahoma. But his first taste of the world series ended painfully early. Speaking of mickey mantle, btw, since he has two spots in the top ten vorp seasons going back to 1954, albert pujols 2008 is the second best season of his career, 23rd best of all time going back to 54 18th best nonbonds year, just to throw some red meat out there. Boyhood 1952 topps mickey mantle baseball card found in moms. Mickey mantles last year, according to his sons mens journal.
Had to believe theres any argument about his mvpness. Mantle was one of the best players and sluggers and is regarded by many as the greatest. Mantle was moved to center field when joe dimaggio 19141999 retired from the yankees following the 1951 season. The chart below is a comprehensive analysis of the games mantle appeared in, specifically relating to his 1952 hitting statistics. The 1952 world series featured the 3time defending champions new york yankees beating the brooklyn dodgers in seven games. View mickey mantles page at the baseball hall of fame plaque, photos, videos. Mickey mantle baseball stats with batting stats, pitching stats and fielding.
Mickey mantle world series stats by baseball almanac. Mickey mantle biography life, childhood, death, history. This is an excerpt from a story that was originally published in the july 30, 1989, edition of newsday last year 1988 it was medical waste, but in the fall of 1952, topps mickey mantle cards were. What is the value of 1952 topps mickey mantle rookie card. The most important mantle card is, arguably, the most important baseball card in the entire. No one could tell me any different that the home run he hit was for me.
The new york yankees were the first team to begin regularly wearing uniform numbers. Mantles offfield behavior is the subject of the book the last boy. Mickey mantle magazine cards explored sports collectors digest. Between 1952 and 1959, topps released 41 cards highlighting the legendary slugger. October 26th commerce, ok declares mickey mantle day. July 29th first career grand slam home run 9th inning in 107 win august 18th draft board stands by 4f classification of mickey.
Mar 10, 2020 produced in november 1992, celebrity comics released a mickey mantle comic book that shows him in a closeup, smiling pose. In the summer of 1951, 19yearold mickey charles mantle wanted to quit the game of baseball and go home to oklahoma. Mickey mantles lifetime statistics a complete season by season list including world series play excerpted from the awardwinning dvd, mickey mantle. Mickey mantle once threw up while in flagrante with angie. Mickey charles mantle october 20, 1931 august, 1995, nicknamed the commerce comet and the mick, was an american professional baseball player. Feb 27, 2020 mickey mantle played for the new york yankees from 1951 to 1968, and was inducted into the national baseball hall of fame in 1974. Joe dimaggios mickey mantle grudge never faded, confidant. Mickey mantle has 17 books on goodreads with 1619 ratings. Mickey mantle was an iconic baseball player with immense talent. The statistics used were obtained free of charge from the baseball databank. Exceeded rookie limits during 1951 season full name.
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