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April 17th, 1951-Mickey Mantle debuts

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief • April 17, 2025
Photo Credit: PICRYL

Yankee legend, Mickey Mantle made his debut for the team, kicking off what would be a fantastic career. Mantle went 1/4 and the Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 6-1.

Mantle won 7 World Series titles with the Yankees, won 3 MVPs, was selected to 20 All-Star games and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1974.

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Dylan Miller
Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
Dylan Miller is currently a Senior at Colonia High School. He enjoys participating in sports, earning varsity letters in cross country, winter track and spring track. In addition to participating in sports, Miller also follows the NFL, NBA and MLB. Scouting is a large part of Miller’s extracurricular activities as an Eagle Scout. At this level he will learn more about leadership and communication, which Miller is eager to add to his skill set as he prepares for college. When he’s not busy in school or running, he enjoys watching TV shows like Ted Lasso. He also likes listening to sports analysts Colin Cowherd, Jim Rome or Dan Patrick. He aspires to work in the sports field and run track in college.