America's favorite baseball hero recalls his greatest season. Only 25 years old in 1956, the future Hall of Famer put it all together as no one before or since ever has. Here are his battle with idol Ted Williams for the batting title; the victorious race for the Triple Crown; the amazing catch that saved Don Larsen's perfect game; and fond ...
Sports legend Mickey Mantle recounts his career in the greatest dynasty baseball has ever seen--the days when he and his Yankee teammates made it to 12 World Series in 14 years, and about the celebrations that were part of a young professional athlete's lifestyle. Photo insert.
For the first time, Mickey Mantle's wife, Merlyn, and their sons tells their story about life with the great American hero. Heartbreaking, tender, and often humorous, this ultimately uplifting memoir includes Mickey's own comments about his family and his personal problems--his last published words. of photos.
In this first-ever illustrated biography published with the support of the Mantle family, the authors cover Mickey Mantle's entire life, from his impoverished youth to his glorious career to his poignant sunset years. It features rare photos and never-before-seen memorabilia, with ten pull-out, removable facsimiles.
The legendary Mickey Mantle recounts his memories of being part of the New York Yankees from 1951-1964. He also speaks candidly about overcoming his lifelong addiction to alcohol, and the friends, family and thousands of fans who helped him do it.
As a man who played baseball brilliantly despite near-constant pain from a succession of injuries, Mickey Mantle knew something about courage. In "The Quality of Courage", we find Mickey's opinion on some of his widely-recognized associates, including Jackie Robinson, Roger Maris, Casey Stengel, Joe DiMaggio, and Ted Williams. Here also are Mantle ...
For the first time, Mickey Mantle's wife, Merlin, and their sons tell the story about life with a great American hero. Heartbreaking, tender, and often humorous, this ultimately uplifting memoir includes Mickey's own comments about his family and his personal problems with alcohol.
When 19 year-old Mickey Mantle came to New York City in 1951 to replace 'the Yankee Clipper', Joe DiMaggio, on baseball's most famous team, not only was he faced with the pressures of replacing a living legend, he also has o adapt to a dramatically different environment from his home in Commerce, Oklahoma. As history has shown, Mantle handled the ...
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