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Did Mickey Mantle own a 1959 to 1968 McLain High School Tulsa OK Balfour 10K ring?
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Did Mickey Mantle go to grade school?
Of course he did..and high school too.
Where did Mickey Mantle attend high school?
Mickey Mantle was an all-around athlete at Commerce High School, playing basketball, football, and baseball. Yankees scout Tom Greenwade signed Mickey Mantle after he graduated in 1949. Mickey Mantle signed a minor league contract with the Yankees Class D team in Independence.
How did Mickey Mantle make it into Major League Baseball?
Mickey Mantle was an all-around athlete at Commerce High School, playing basketball, football, and baseball. In 1948 playing semi-pro Ball as a shortstop in Baxter Springs (KS) Yankees' scout Tom Greenwade came to Baxter Springs to watch Mickey's teammate, third baseman Billy Johnson. During the game Mickey Mantle hit two homers, one right handed, and one left handed into a river well past the ballpark's fences. Greenwade wanted to sign Mickey on the spot but, upon finding out that he was only sixteen and still in high school, told him he would come back to sign him with the Yankees on his graduation day in 1949. Good to his word, Greenwade was there right on schedule, signing Mickey Mantle to a minor league contract with the Yankees Class D team in Independence. April 17, 1951 the 19 year old Mickey Mantle broke into the big leagues with the New York Yankees. See Related Links for more on Mickey Mantle.
What team was Mickey Mantle playing for in 1948?
In 1948, Mickey played high school ball at Commerce High School in Commerce, Oklahoma and then semi-pro ball with the Baxter Springs Whiz Kids in Baxter Springs, Kansas. He signed with the Yankees in 1949 and played for the Independence Yankees of the Kansas-Oklahoma-Missouri League.
Who was the scout that helped sign Mickey Mantle to his first big contract?
In 1948 playing semi-pro Ball as a shortstop in Baxter Springs (KS) Yankees' scout Tom Greenwade came to Baxter Springs to watch Mickey's teammate, third baseman Billy Johnson. During the game Mickey Mantle hit two homers, one right handed, and one left handed into a river well past the ballpark's fences. Greenwade wanted to sign Mickey on the spot but, upon finding out that he was only sixteen and still in high school, told him he would come back to sign him with the Yankees on his graduation day in 1949. Good to his word, Greenwade was there right on schedule, signing Mickey Mantle to a minor league contract with the Yankees Class D team in Independence. See Related Links for more of Mickey Mantle's Bio
How did Mickey Mantle do in high school school?
Mickey Mantle was an all-around athlete at Commerce High School, playing basketball, football, and baseball. he also had straight a's
Did Mickey Mantle go to grade school?
Of course he did..and high school too.
Where did Mickey Mantle go to elementary school?
cw rice middle school
Where did Mickey Mantle attend high school?
Mickey Mantle was an all-around athlete at Commerce High School, playing basketball, football, and baseball. Yankees scout Tom Greenwade signed Mickey Mantle after he graduated in 1949. Mickey Mantle signed a minor league contract with the Yankees Class D team in Independence.
Where did mickey mantle first play baseball?
Mickey Mantle was an all-around athlete at Commerce High School, playing basketball, football, and baseball. On April 17,1951 Mickey Mantle made his Major League debut with the New York Yankees.
Did mickey mantle play any othrer sports?
Mickey Mantle was an all-around athlete at Commerce High School, playing basketball, football, and baseball. He signed with the New York Yankees on graduation day in 1949.
Did Mickey Mantle stop at 12th grade?
Mickey Mantle played professional baseball after he graduated 12 grade in high school. Mickey Mantle was an all-around athlete at Commerce High School, playing basketball, football, and baseball. In 1948 playing semi-pro Ball as a shortstop in Baxter Springs (KS) Yankees' scout Tom Greenwade came to Baxter Springs to watch Mickey's teammate, third baseman Billy Johnson.During the game Mickey Mantle hit two homers, one right handed, and one left handed into a river well past the ballpark's fences. Greenwade wanted to sign Mickey on the spot but, upon finding out that he was only sixteen and still in high school, told him he would come back to sign him with the Yankees on his graduation day in 1949. Good to his word, Greenwade was there right on schedule, signing Mickey Mantle to a minor league contract with the Yankees Class D team in Independence.For more information on Mickey Mantle see Related Links below.
Where is Balfour Elementary?
Balfour is a large school in the middle of nc VERY RICH
What Major League Baseball organization drafted mickey mantle?
Mickey Mantle wasnt drafted, he was signed to a minor league contract with an affiliate of the New York Yankees out of high school. He did however get drafted by the US Army but failed the physical exam and was rejected as unfit for service.
How did Mickey Mantle make it into Major League Baseball?
Mickey Mantle was an all-around athlete at Commerce High School, playing basketball, football, and baseball. In 1948 playing semi-pro Ball as a shortstop in Baxter Springs (KS) Yankees' scout Tom Greenwade came to Baxter Springs to watch Mickey's teammate, third baseman Billy Johnson. During the game Mickey Mantle hit two homers, one right handed, and one left handed into a river well past the ballpark's fences. Greenwade wanted to sign Mickey on the spot but, upon finding out that he was only sixteen and still in high school, told him he would come back to sign him with the Yankees on his graduation day in 1949. Good to his word, Greenwade was there right on schedule, signing Mickey Mantle to a minor league contract with the Yankees Class D team in Independence. April 17, 1951 the 19 year old Mickey Mantle broke into the big leagues with the New York Yankees. See Related Links for more on Mickey Mantle.
Did Mickey Mantle have any health issues as a child?
Yes he did. The immortal Mickey Mantle was a mortal man. You could only imagine what type of career he would have had if he didn't drink and took better care of himself. The men in Mickey's family lived short lives. Mickey's Father died at the age of 39, and Mantle thought his faith would be as such. Later in his life Mickey was quoted as saying that if he knew he would live this long he would have taken better care of himself. After years of alcohol abuse Mickey Mantle was diagnosed with liver cancer in 1994. In June of 1995 Mickey received a liver transplant. At a press conference Mickey noted that many fans had looked to him as a role model; "This is a role model: Don't be like me". Before he died in August 1995 at the age of 63 of liver cancer He established the Mickey Mantle Foundation to raise awareness for organ donations. He was very proud of this. See Related Links below for more info on Mickey Mantle.
What team was Mickey Mantle playing for in 1948?
In 1948, Mickey played high school ball at Commerce High School in Commerce, Oklahoma and then semi-pro ball with the Baxter Springs Whiz Kids in Baxter Springs, Kansas. He signed with the Yankees in 1949 and played for the Independence Yankees of the Kansas-Oklahoma-Missouri League.
