May 1 in Yankees History: Mickey Mantle blasts the first home run of his career in an 8-3 victory (1951)

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

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