Mickey Mantle
Inducted:
1974
Player Stats
5-11, 195lb (180cm, 88kg)
Born:
October 20, 1931
Spavinaw, Oklahoma, U.S.
Died:
August 13, 1995
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Position:
Center fielder
College:
NA
Mickey Mantle, born October 20, 1931, in Spavinaw, Oklahoma, became one of the most iconic figures in baseball history. A switch-hitting powerhouse, he spent his entire 18-year career with the New York Yankees from 1951 to 1968. Mantle combined blistering speed with tremendous power, excelling both in the field and at the plate. He was a three-time American League MVP and a 20-time All-Star, leading the Yankees to seven World Series championships.
In 1956, Mantle achieved the Triple Crown, leading the league in batting average, home runs, and RBIs. Known for his towering home runs and clutch performances, he holds the record for most World Series home runs with 18. Despite battling numerous injuries, Mantle finished his career with 536 home runs, 1,509 RBIs, and a .298 batting average. His blend of skill, determination, and charisma made him a legend of the sport. Mantle was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.
Mantle's Awards and Honors
- 20× All-Star (1952–1965, 1967, 1968)
- 7× World Series champion (1951–1953, 1956, 1958, 1961, 1962)
- 3× AL MVP (1956, 1957, 1962)
- Triple Crown (1956)
- Gold Glove Award (1962)
- AL batting champion (1956)
- 4× AL home run leader (1955, 1956, 1958, 1960)
MLB Records
- Most career World Series home runs – 18
- Most career World Series runs scored – 42
- Most career World Series RBIs – 40
- Most career World Series total bases – 123
- Most career World Series walks – 43
- Only player to hit a home run before age 20 and after age 40 in the All-Star Game
- Longest measured home run in MLB history – 565 feet
MLB Teams
New York Yankees (1951–1968)
Number Worn:
7
MLB Stats
Seasons:
1951–1968
Games Played:
2,401
Batting average:
.298
Home runs:
536
Runs batted in (RBI):
1,509
Hits:
2,415
All-Star selections:
20
World Series titles:
7