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Hall of Fame outfielder Mickey Mantle is born in Spavinaw, Oklahoma

ByThis Day in Baseball October 20, 1931October 19, 2024

On October 20, 1931, future Hall of Fame outfielder Mickey Mantle is born in Spavinaw, Oklahoma. Mantle is named after another Hall of Famer-Philadelphia A’s catcher Mickey Cochrane. Mantle will make his major league debut in 1951…

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Frankie Frisch, the St. Louis Cardinals’ fiery field leader, is named National League MVP

ByThis Day in Baseball October 20, 1931October 21, 2020

1931 – Frankie Frisch, the St. Louis Cardinals’ fiery field leader, is named National League MVP. He led the league in stolen bases with 28, hit .313, and was chosen for his all-around excellence.

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