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Legend of the Mick

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      In the 1950s, America entered the television age. And Mickey Mantle, a country boy from Commerce, Oklahoma, was made for the moment. Signed by the New York Yankees as a teenager, he made his major league debut in 1951 as a right fielder alongside Joe DiMaggio. When DiMaggio retired at the end of the season, Mantle inherited not only Joltin' Joe's position in centerfield but also his stature as the face of the franchise. His boyish good looks, breathtaking power from both sides of the plate, and blazing speed on the basepaths made him an instant superstar. He won league MVP three times, came in second three times, was a 16-time All-Star, a Triple Crown winner in 1956, and a seven-time World Series champion. Mickey Mantle's career was the stuff of legend and in this book, Jonathan Weeks tells us why. Mantle's extraordinary (and at times incredible) tales carry readers on an enthralling journey through the life of one of the most celebrated sports figures of the twentieth century. All of the most popular anecdotes (such as the Mantle's mammoth blasts, which led to the phrase "Tape Measure Home Runs") are thoroughly covered along with many lesser-known narratives. The book is divided into two sections. In Part One, Mantle's life and career are recounted chronologically. Part Two contains assorted stand-alone anecdotes in shorter form. Appendices include statistics, a chronology, and salary details among other bits of pertinent information.
      Format: Paperback / softback CONTRIBUTORS: Weeks EAN: 9781493070176 COUNTRY: United States PAGES: WEIGHT: 0 g HEIGHT: 0 cm
      PUBLISHED BY: Taylor Trade Publishing DATE PUBLISHED: 2023-03-01 CITY: GENRE: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / General WIDTH: 0 cm SPINE:

      Book Themes:

      Biography: sport, Baseball

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      A lifelong sports fan, Weeks has published several non-fiction books on the topic of baseball. Additionally, he has two novels to his credit--one of them a posthumous collaboration with his father. He lives in Malone, New York.
      In the 1950s, America entered the television age. And Mickey Mantle, a country boy from Commerce, Oklahoma, was made for the moment. Signed by the New York Yankees as a teenager, he made his major league debut in 1951 as a right fielder alongside Joe DiMaggio. When DiMaggio retired at the end of the season, Mantle inherited not only Joltin' Joe's position in centerfield but also his stature as the face of the franchise. His boyish good looks, breathtaking power from both sides of the plate, and blazing speed on the basepaths made him an instant superstar. He won league MVP three times, came in second three times, was a 16-time All-Star, a Triple Crown winner in 1956, and a seven-time World Series champion. Mickey Mantle's career was the stuff of legend and in this book, Jonathan Weeks tells us why. Mantle's extraordinary (and at times incredible) tales carry readers on an enthralling journey through the life of one of the most celebrated sports figures of the twentieth century. All of the most popular anecdotes (such as the Mantle's mammoth blasts, which led to the phrase "Tape Measure Home Runs") are thoroughly covered along with many lesser-known narratives. The book is divided into two sections. In Part One, Mantle's life and career are recounted chronologically. Part Two contains assorted stand-alone anecdotes in shorter form. Appendices include statistics, a chronology, and salary details among other bits of pertinent information.
      Format: Paperback / softback CONTRIBUTORS: Weeks EAN: 9781493070176 COUNTRY: United States PAGES: WEIGHT: 0 g HEIGHT: 0 cm
      PUBLISHED BY: Taylor Trade Publishing DATE PUBLISHED: 2023-03-01 CITY: GENRE: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / General WIDTH: 0 cm SPINE:

      Book Themes:

      Biography: sport, Baseball

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      A lifelong sports fan, Weeks has published several non-fiction books on the topic of baseball. Additionally, he has two novels to his credit--one of them a posthumous collaboration with his father. He lives in Malone, New York.

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