Book about mickey mantle

Jane leavy chronicles the extraordinary life of mickey mantle, one of the most beloved, and misunderstood, yankees. Mickey mantle has 17 books on goodreads with 1620 ratings. Excerpts from the book have been published in sports illustrated. He interviewed over 250 of mantles friends, teammates, lovers, acquaintances, and drinking partners, producing an explosive biography of one of the worlds most fascinating sports heroes and a telling look at the american society of his time. Most of the first fifteen chapters are an interesting history book about mantles childhood, the mining industry in picher, and a couple of mickeys historic games. Mickey mantle and willie mays emerged on the new york baseball scene in 1951, and had their heydays as the games best centerfielders well into the 1960s. I think the most interesting thing about jane leavys book is the play between mickey mantle, the real person, and mickey mantle, the hero, and how that play involves us, his admirers. Nov 19, 2016 born on october 20, 1931, mickey mantle grew up to become one of the most famous baseball players in history. Exceeded rookie limits during 1951 season full name. A leftys legacy was a new york times bestseller, had profiled mickey mantle before in 1983, for the washington post.

Many consider mickey mantle the greatest baseball player ever, next to babe ruth, and he is certainly the greatest. A new book about joe dimaggio says the slugger held a grudge against mickey mantle through mantles battle with cancer. It was written for baseball lovers and mantle fans who will live vicariously through its author tom molito. Americas prodigal son, former sports illustrated writer tony castro recounts a story of fathers and sons, rebels and heroes, and a youths rite of passage. Awardwinning sports writer jane leavy follows her new york times run.

Birmingham woman credited with providing full picture for mickey mantle book. Mickey mantle once threw up while in flagrante with angie dickinson. One of my favorite books ever, told by the mick himself. The only thing about this book that is better than jane leavys vivid prose is her. View mickey mantle s page at the baseball hall of fame plaque, photos, videos. May 12, 2017 a new book about joe dimaggio says the slugger held a grudge against mickey mantle through mantle s battle with cancer. If you wish to fully understand the complicated life of mickey mantle, tony castro has written an extraordinary book. You will be responsible for all returns due to any issues that arrise from a. And reading this book took me back to my first major league games the summer of 1956, as a young soldier stationed in baltimore. My memories of 12 world series when the yankees ruled. The son of a lead miner, he spent his childhood in commerce, oklahoma, which led to his nickname later in life the commerce comet. Mickey mantle has 17 books on goodreads with 1619 ratings. In his upcoming book gatecrasher, longtime gossip columnist ben widdicombe writes that a veteran daily news editor once told him, that sofa.

Mantle s offfield behavior is the subject of the book the last boy. Jan 18, 2009 his closest pal was the great mickey mantle. Jane leavy, awardwinning former sportswriter and feature writer for the washington post, is author of the new york times bestsellers sandy koufax. So, he gave mickey a bat and a glove and encouraged him to get out and play. Apr 01, 2018 and reading this book took me back to my first major league games the summer of 1956, as a young soldier stationed in baltimore. It takes place in heaven, where mantle, talking with dead ba. The story of mickey mantles magnificent 1956 season mickey mantle was the ideal batter for the atomic age, capable of hitting a baseball harder and farther than any other player in history. The best there ever was presents an american sports hero in all his glory, and all his torment. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.

Jul 27, 2017 longtime collector bill wilen built one of the hobbys best mickey mantle collections, then wrote a book about collecting the mick. Longtime collector bill wilen built one of the hobbys best mickey mantle collections, then wrote a book about collecting the mick. Mickey mantle and the end of americas childhood by. Reviewed in the united states on september 26, 2017. The last boy by jane leavy is an awkward combination of a history book, a newsstand tabloid and a personal memoir. Mickey mantle and the end of americas childhood, written in 2010 by sports journalist jane leavy. Golenbock, author of many sports books, has written a novel about baseball great mickey mantle. The book only covers cards and printed material from during mantle s career, meaning its all 48 years old or older. Mantles offfield behavior is the subject of the book the last boy. Mickey mantle signed i love mickey 9x12 sheet music psadna.

This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. Leavy conducted over 500 interviews of yankee teammates of mantle, other players, coaches, managers and baseball executives, media people, medical personnel, and fans. He interviewed over 250 of mantles friends, teammates, lovers, acquaintances, and drinking partners, producing an explosive biography of one of the worlds most. Mantle, mickey 19311995, baseball biography, books barnes. Make offer mickey mantle autographed the mick book with herb gluck. The book is a diary of boutons 1969 season, spent with the seattle pilots and then the houston astros following a lateseason trade. Although mickey mantle was the most famous baseball player in america when margie.

Mantle was the uncle of actor and musician kelly mantle. Mickey mantle signed 8x10 coa auto autographed yankees throwing hat. Mickey mantle sports heroes and legends by john marlin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. What i especially like about the mantle book is that ms. Sep 21, 2016 i would say the last boy, by jane leavy, 2010. From mickey mantle vanity license plates to mickey mantle postcards.

Jane leavy on her new mickey mantle biography tv vulture. Mickey mantlearguably the greatest yankee evertells all, from his childh. Anyone who loves the sport will find hours of undiluted joy in one of the best books on baseballor any other sport. The late great mickey mantle besmirched by tellall book. Awkward combination of history book, tabloid and memoir. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Mantles first book, the mickey mantle story, 1956, inscribed by him early in his career mantle, mickey and epstein, ben. His accolades and numbers are as good as any player to ever play baseball.

The mick played 18 seasons with the new york yankees from 1951 to 1968. Ball four is a book written by former major league baseball pitcher jim bouton in 1970. Mickey mantle gave his life to christ on his death bed. Mickey mantle and the end of americas childhood, and the comic novel squeeze play. See all books authored by mickey mantle, including the mick, and all my octobers harper spotlight, and more on. From the beginning, mickeys dad wanted him to be a baseball player so he always had him practicing. Oct 17, 2010 an attempt to publish the inventory of mickey mantle iconography began in february 2009 and will continue well into next year. Born on october 20, 1931, mickey mantle grew up to become one of the most famous baseball players in history. If you love mickey mantle or oldtime baseball, youll love this book. Joe dimaggios mickey mantle grudge never faded, confidant. That leads to one of the great stories that would be in spuds book.

Mickey mantle autographed the mick book with herb gluck. Mickey mantle played for the new york yankees from 1951 to 1968, and was inducted into the national baseball hall of fame in 1974. The best part of this book is that its told in the first person by mickey himself. Book description in peter golenbocks shocking and revealing first novel, mickey mantle tells the hidden story of his life as a baseball hero, and asks for. In it bouton also recounts much of his baseball career, spent mainly with the new york yankees. I dont want to remember mickey mantle as a drunk who came to the plate and hit a home run. Two men with small town roots, they enjoyed fishing immensely. Browse the various sections and take a step back in time.

Remembering a sluggger named mickey mantle the washington times. Mickey grew up in oklahoma where his father provided for the family by working in a mine. It doesnt follow the usual format of a chronological narrative, but that is fine, since. This was a great book that told the story of a young country boy who was named mickey mantle. See all books authored by mickey mantle, including the mick, and my favorite summer 1956, and more on. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account.

The official mickey mantle website is the definitive guide to the life and times of one of sports most loved, most famous and biggest hitters in baseball history. My memories of 12 world series when the yankees ruled the last boy. Maris, mantle, and my best summer ever junior library guild selection. For you millions of mantle lovers,this book is the best there ever was. Mickey mantle hand signed yankees color 8x10 photo coa check pictures at new york yankees mickey mantle hand signed 4x6 color photo. A story of talent and the price of pressure and fame on a young man from the midwest. Mickey mantle, inside is clean, tight, solid and unread. Mickey mantle was a baseball legend that grew up in oklahoma. There has been a library of books written on mantle, but none will explain him the way this book does. By ordering this item, you acknowledge that you are purhasing a used book and as such it may or may not include any additional items that it came with when first purchased, such as an access code or a cd. Mickey mantle books list of books by author mickey mantle. New listing autographed 1985 topps baseball card by hof yankee centerfielder. I recently read seven, the mickey mantle novel by peter goldenbock.

Books by mickey mantle author of the mick goodreads. Mickey mantle sat on that very sofa and told me how he once went on a date with angie dickinson, took her home, and was so drunk that he threw up while he was performing. Mick was a great guy, and he doesnt edit himself in this book. Inside and outside the lines is different from any other mickey mantle book.

View mickey mantles page at the baseball hall of fame plaque, photos, videos. My favorite summer 1956 by mantle, mickey and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The year 2016 is the 60th anniversary of mantles tr. Mickey mantle signed baseball certified autographed baseball jsa authenticated. An attempt to publish the inventory of mickey mantle iconography began in february 2009 and will continue well into next year. Mickey mantle once threw up while in flagrante with angie. Mickey mantle autograph memorabilia for sale value guide. Mickeys father and grandfather who also never made it to the majors taught him how to play baseball, but more importantly also taught him how to be a switchhitter. Ultimate mickey mantle baseball card collection youtube. Jane leavy captures the beautiful, imperfect mickey mantle with equal. A new book about joe dimaggio says the slugger held a grudge against mickey. Mantle was a man, not a boy, in my book, and thats how i would like to remember him. The site contains a variety of biographical material gathered by friends, family and baseball aficionados. I dont want to remember him as a womanizer and teller of dirty jokes, but as the man who would go out of his way to help a team mate or a friend.