Mickey Mantle blasts the first home run of his career in an 8-3 victory
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Mickey Mantle blasts the first home run of his career in an 8-3 victory

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On May 1, 1951, On Mother’s Day at Comiskey Park, Mickey Mantle blasts the first home run of his career off Randy Gumpert in an 8-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox. In the same game, former Negro Leagues star Minnie Minoso becomes the first black player in the history of the White Sox’ franchise. Minoso…

Minnie Minoso is dealt to the White Sox by the Indians as part of a three-team trade that also involves the A’s. Dave Philley, Gus Zernial, Paul Lehner, Lou Brissie, Ray Murray, and Sam Zoldak will be the other players also changing their uniforms in the seven-player deal.

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Minnie Minoso is dealt to the White Sox by the Indians as part of a three-team trade that also involves the A’s. Dave Philley, Gus Zernial, Paul Lehner, Lou Brissie, Ray Murray, and Sam Zoldak will be the other players also changing their uniforms in the seven-player deal.