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The Legend of the Mick - 100 Great Mickey Mantle Stories (Paperback)
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The Legend of the Mick - 100 Great Mickey Mantle Stories (Paperback)
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List price R618
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You Save R77 (12%)
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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.
General
Imprint: |
Taylor Trade Publishing
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
February 2023 |
Authors: |
Jonathan Weeks
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Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
224 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4930-7017-6 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-4930-7017-7 |
Barcode: |
9781493070176 |
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