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by Mickey Herskowitz (Author), Danny Mantle (Author), David Mantle (Author)
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The son of Oklahoma farmers and "arguably the biggest talent of his time," Mickey Mantle's legendary rise to fame and fortune-and lifelong battles with alcoholism and chronic injuries-have made him a modern American myth. This volume, a collaborative effort by author and sports columnist Herskowitz (who worked with Mantle himself on 1994's All My Octobers) and two of Mantle's four sons, combines an anecdotal history with plenty of glossy photographs and "enclosures," reproduced bits of memorabilia-a letter from Mickey to wife Merlyn and his first-year Minor League contract, among others-to present a readable, human tribute to this baseball great. Although the book acknowledges Mantle's darker struggles, readers hankering for an incisive look at Mantle's demons will be disappointed; these are warm recollections from men who knew and loved Mantle as both an athlete and a father. This is not to say the book is dishonest, as the tone of the book draws from Mantle's struggle to honor his best impulses: on the last time he drew a capacity crowd, the authors write that "the memories of the airy, vibrant Mick outweighed the sadness. He had said that week and many times before that he wanted to be remembered as 'a good teammate.' In that and countless other respects, he overachieved." The real strength of this handsome book is in its photographs: whether Mantle's sliding into base, posing with his wife, showing off with Joe DiMaggio, watching his kids bat in the backyard, or heading out for a night on the town, these sepia-toned plates (with several full-color images from later years) capture Mantle's winning spirit throughout the decades.
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Some say he was the greatest ever—a rare combination of power and speed who made acrobatic catches and never failed to get a hit when his team needed it most. The son of an Oklahoma miner, he was the anchor in center field for a Yankees team that won seven world championships. He was three times the league MVP, he won the Triple Crown in 1956, and in 1961 he dueled teammate Roger Maris in a thrilling race for the single-season home run record. He was so famous that to identify him people didn’t even bother to say his last name or even all of his first. He was known, simply, as The Mick.

Mickey Mantle is the first-ever illustrated biography published with the support of the Mantle family. Covering his 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 10 pull-out, removable facsimiles. It also includes intimate stories collected over the years by his sons and his friend, writer Mickey Herskowitz— stories that will be new even to the most avid Mantle enthusiasts. This book is an absolute must for Mantle fans of every stripe, Yankees fans, and baseball fans in general.

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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 176 pages
  • Publisher: "Stewart, Tabori and Chang" (October 1, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1584795476
  • ISBN-13: 978-1584795476
  • Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 8.6 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #338,232 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)


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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars its always great to get more Mickey Mantle product!, November 2, 2006
By Richardson "Clarence" (Sunny California USA) - See all my reviews
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Okay...I just purchased this and have browsed it several times and read a few passages. This isn't some sort of "Tell all" ..its more of a valentine to the most beloved ball player of my generation. Being a Southern Californian...and growing up a Dodger fan...I still was a fan of "The Mick".

I don't know how many of these photos have been published in other books on Mickey, but the reproductions are very nice. The bonus material or memorabilia...is very cool...letters to his wife....etc..reproduced. Obviously this is a family sponsored product so don't expect any dirt..and who wants it at this point?

Frankly, maybe its my short attention span but the style of this book suits me better than some detailed life story. The chapters can be digested rather easily and in the end...its a lovely coffee table book/tribute. I picked it up a Borders...flipped through it and walked to the register....without viewing the price...

If you are a fan of Mickey...you will not be dissapointed.
If you are looking for the life story....look elswhere.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE FOR MANTLE FANS!, June 5, 2007
I got this wonderful book for my father for Christmas and he loves it! It's his favorite book on Mickey Mantle. As a Yankee fan myself I also love the book-it's very touching how Danny and David Mantle talk about their Father.The photos are beautiful and all the little extras are really neat to look at. I recommend this book to Mantle and Yankee fans everywhere.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Mickeys, March 28, 2007
My favorite player (my nickname is 'Mickey'). Well done different presentation. I really enjoyed
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5.0 out of 5 stars Mickey Mantle
I bought this for my husband - he loves it and is an avid reader of sports books.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Mantle Book
This is the best Mickey Mantle book I've seen. A quality book with some great memorabilia included, inside sleeves, within the book. Read more
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Book was nicely put together and contains some great pictures as well as reproductions of his first contract, a letter from Richard Nixon, a love letter to his wife, etc. Read more
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The book was given to my husband as a gift and he enjoyed it so much that we bought one for a friend. Read more
Published on March 18, 2007 by Audrey Crusius

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Tribute to The Mick
This book contains many seldom to never seen photographs from the Mantle family archives that make the book priceless. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Long OverDue
This is a book that has been long overdue. It is intimate, frank about The Mick's shortcomings, and uplifting. Read more
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