test On June 24, 1949, future Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle signs his first contract – a $1,000 deal with the New York Yankees . Yankee scout Tom Greenwade reels in the 17-year-old high school star, who will make his major league debut two years later. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF
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