With two of their top infielders , Bobby Brown and Jerry Coleman departing for military service midway through the season , a spot opened up for Segrist .
Soon Segrist would have the opportunity to join Mantle on the Yankees the next season .
With two of Yankees ' top infielders , Bobby Brown and Jerry Coleman departing for military service midway through the season , a spot opened up for Segrist .
Soon Segrist would have the opportunity to join Mantle on the Yankees the next season .