Mickey Mantle - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 20, 1931 |
|---|---|
| Died | August 13, 1995 (age 63) |
| Birthplace | Spavinaw, Oklahoma, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Mickey Mantle's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Legendary center fielder for the New York Yankees, renowned switch-hitter, seven-time World Series champion, and Baseball Hall of Famer. |
Intro
Mickey Mantle was an American professional baseball center fielder and first baseman who played his entire 18-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the New York Yankees. Regarded as one of the greatest switch-hitters in baseball history, Mantle was renowned for his power, speed, and ability to hit from both sides of the plate. He was a three-time American League MVP and a 20-time All-Star, contributing to seven World Series championships for the Yankees.
Early Life & Background
Mickey Mantle was born on October 20, 1931, in Spavinaw, Oklahoma. He grew up in Commerce, Oklahoma, where his father, Mutt Mantle, nurtured his baseball skills from a young age. Mantle's father and grandfather encouraged him to be a switch-hitter, a skill that would later define his career. He attended Commerce High School, excelling in both baseball and football before signing with the Yankees at age 17.
Career Highlights
- Played 18 seasons (1951–1968) with the New York Yankees
- 20-time MLB All-Star
- Won 7 World Series titles with the Yankees
- Named American League Most Valuable Player (MVP) three times: 1956, 1957, 1962
- Won the Triple Crown in 1956
- Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974
- Hit 536 career home runs
Trivia
- Mantle's number 7 jersey was retired by the New York Yankees.
- He is widely considered one of the greatest switch-hitters in MLB history.
- A statue of Mantle stands outside the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City.
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Mickey Mantle was born the 20 October 1931.
Spavinaw, Oklahoma, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About October 20th, 1931, in brief:
- Day of the week: October 20th, 1931 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Trader Horn directed by W.S. Van Dyke
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