What was Mickey Mantle famous for?

Answer by  Milette (1105)

He was a baseball player for the New York Yankees and the most beloved slugger since Babe Ruth. He had home run power - both left and right handed and has hit 536 homeruns in his career.

Answer by  nuttree (1596)

Mickey Mantle was a legendary baseball player. During his career, the Yankees won 12 AL pennants and 7 World Series. He won the Golden Glove award for fielding, and the Triple Crown for batting. He was inducted in the Hall of Fame as soon as he was eligible.

Answer by  Brett (7986)

Mickey Mantle was famous for a lot of things. He was one of the best New York Yankees baseball players of all-time (number retired and in the Hall of Fame). He held the record for the most home runs in a season (61) and longest recorded home run ever hit. He was also famous for his drinking.

Answer by  sashangeljaz (992)

Mickey Mantle was an outstanding baseball player. He played his entire career for the New York Yankees. He played in the outfield but his real power was at the plate. He won a number of records in his active career as a World Series leader in a number of categories, as an All-Star, and as an MVP.

Answer by  eae38 (84)

In his long eighteen year career with the New Your Yankees, he played in 16 All Star games, 3 American league MVP titles and holds the record for the most World Series home runs, RBI's, runs, walks, extra base hists, and total bases. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.