Mickey Mantle was a legendary switch hitter who played for the Yankees. 1956 will be the subject of this article.

When Mickey Mantle stepped up to the plate during 1951, many knew he would create history. A young kid who came from Oklahoma working in the coal mines shocked everyone. He had speed, power, and fielding. But 1956 was when he really broke out.

In 1952, Mickey Mantle took over for Joe DiMaggio. 1956 matched some of DiMaggio’s great years. In 1956, Mickey Mantle won the American League Triple Crown award. The Triple Crown is when one leads the league in home runs, batting average, and RBIs.