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| - | * Resided in Newark, New Jersey in 1951. Mickey seemed destined for a New York career.He made his professional start as a member of the Yankees farm organization in 1935 at Bassett,Va. He ranks winning a position on the Bassett team as his greatest baseball thrill, for he hitch-hiked 500 miles from his home in Luzerne to get it. From Bassett he traveled the same road as so many of | + | * Resided in Newark, New Jersey in 1951. Mickey seemed destined for a New York career.He made his professional start as a member of the Yankees farm organization in 1935 at Bassett,Va. He ranks winning a position on the Bassett team as his greatest baseball thrill, for he hitch-hiked 500 miles from his home in Luzerne to get it. From Bassett he traveled the same road as so many of theYankee |
ball players, through Norfolk, Binghamton and Newark. With [[Joe Gordon ]]as competition at second base his chances were not favorable making it to Yankee Stadium. He was sold to the New York Giants after he won the International League's MVP award in 1939. | ball players, through Norfolk, Binghamton and Newark. With [[Joe Gordon ]]as competition at second base his chances were not favorable making it to Yankee Stadium. He was sold to the New York Giants after he won the International League's MVP award in 1939. | ||
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Newark, New Jersey in 1951. Mickey seemed destined for a New York career.He made his professional start as a member of the Yankees farm organization in 1935 at Bassett,Va. He ranks winning a position on the Bassett team as his greatest baseball thrill, for he hitch-hiked 500 miles from his home in Luzerne to get it. From Bassett he traveled the same road as so many of theYankee
ball players, through Norfolk, Binghamton and Newark. With Joe Gordon as competition at second base his chances were not favorable making it to Yankee Stadium. He was sold to the New York Giants after he won the International League's MVP award in 1939.
Pre-professional career
- Attended Luzerne High School.
Outside of baseball
- Is a veteran.Mickey served in the U.S.Coast Guard for two years
Transactions
- Was obtained from Seattle in trade for player Ellis Clary.
Sources
[1]* 1951 * * Boston Braves Roster Book.
- The Giants Of New York 1947 Year Book.
