Mickey Mantle sets the record by hitting HR's from both sides of the plate for 3rd time in his short career

Mickey Mantle returns to the Yankee lineup after demotion to minors

ByThis Day in Baseball

After being demoted to the minor leagues six weeks ago, Mickey Mantle returns to the Yankee lineup, going 1-for-4 with a first-inning single off Early Wynn, in the team’s 2-0 victory in Cleveland. The game will mark the first time the future Hall of Fame outfielder will wear the iconic #7 on the back of his uniform jersey; his original #6 was given away during his absence to infielder Bobby Brown, who had worn the numeral in previous seasons.

In Maryland, the Washington Senators start spring training with six knuckleballers likely to make the staff

In Maryland, the Washington Senators start spring training with six knuckleballers likely to make the staff

ByThis Day in Baseball

In Maryland, the Washington Senators start spring training with six knuckleballers likely to make the staff: Alex Carrasquel, Mickey Haefner, Dutch Leonard, Bill Lefebvre, Johnny Niggeling and Roger Wolff. Solid catcher Rick Ferrell will have to corral the flutterballs. Finally, Haefner, Leonard, Niggeling and Wolff will join Early Wynn in the starting rotation. The rest go to the bullpen.

Early Wynn Stats & Facts
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Early Wynn Stats & Facts

ByTom

    Early Wynn Position: PitcherBats: Both  •  Throws: Right6-0, 190lb (183cm, 86kg)Born: January 6, 1920 in Hartford, ALDied: April 4, 1999 in Venice, FLBuried: CrematedHigh School: Geneva County HS (Hartford, AL)Debut: September 13, 1939 (7,041st in MLB history)vs. CHW 8.0 IP, 6 H, 0 SO, 5 BB, 3 ER, LLast Game: September 13, 1963vs. LAA 0.1 IP, 1 H, 0 SO, 0 BB, 0 ERHall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1972. (Voted by BBWAA on…