Author : Maury Allen
Publisher : Taylor Publishing Company (TX)
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 11,11 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
Boyhood hero of millions, the late baseball great Mickey Mantle was an American icon. Veteran sportswriter Maury Allen, who spent hundreds of hours with Mantle during both the good times and the bad, paints a revealing portrait and a piercing analysis of Mantle's life. More than 100 photographs taken by the Yankees' official team photographer Bob Olen cover Mantle's legendary career from 1950 to his final appearance in 1995.
Author : Jonathan Weeks
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 35,82 MB
Release : 2023-03-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1493070185
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.
Author : Rupert Creed
Publisher : McNidder & Grace
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 14,18 MB
Release : 2022-09-15
Category : Music
ISBN : 0857162276
This book explores Mick Ronson's life and career with his family, friends, fellow musicians and fans. For devotees of David Bowie, and Mick Ronson – the Spider from Hull – who lit up the fabulous Ziggy Stardust shows with his dazzling guitar playing and powerful stage presence. This is Mick Ronson's story. And it begins in his home-town of Hull. Based on the successful show Turn and Face the Strange. With unique material and exclusive interviews with fellow musicians, friends and family (to include Maggie Ronson, his sister, and Nick Ronson, his son) and those who knew him. A new leading biography of guitarist, songwriter, arranger, producer and musician Mick Ronson. Most famous for his critical contribution to David Bowie's spectacular live band, studio albums including Hunky Dory, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars and Aladdin Sane. Mick also helped produce Lou Reed's Transformer, released five solo studio albums, performing in bands with Ian Hunter, Van Morrison and Bob Dylan as well as working with many other musicians. This is an authentic story of a boy from a council estate from Hull who achieved international rock god status. Set in a time of seismic social change, with colliding cultures of personal and community identity, image and fashion, gender roles and sexual freedom.
Author : Mickey Mantle
Publisher : Jove Books
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 39,44 MB
Release : 1986-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780515085990
Recounts Mickey Mantle's life as a New York Yankee--both public and private.
Author : Mickey Mantle
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 34,91 MB
Release : 2006-06-13
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0061131725
To everyone who truly loves the game, Mickey Mantle epitomizes the golden age of baseball, when the mighty New York Yankees indisputably ruled, appearing in an unprecedented twelve World Series in fourteen years! In this intimate memoir, Mantle recounts the joys and trials of his rise from rural Oklahoma youngster to the pinnacle of baseball greatness. In All My Octobers, the one and only Mick relives every one of his World Series appearances -- from the 1951 battle when he played alongside an aging Joe DiMaggio to his three-home-run performance in the 1964 showdown. In addition to the on-field heroics, Mantle talks candidly about the injuries, the alcohol, the parties and celebrations, and the terrible toll they can take on a young athlete's life. But most of all, it is a remembrance of October greatness, of postseason pyrotechnics . . . and a loving appreciation of a team of titans that achieved something marvelous and unequaled to this day.
Author : Mickey Herskowitz
Publisher : Harry N. Abrams
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,19 MB
Release : 2006-10-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781584795476
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.
Author : Marshall Smith
Publisher :
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 24,9 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781888170016
If you thought you'd seen and heard it all about "The Mick", think again! This book tells the story of Mickey Mantle that very few have ever heard. Through the eyes of his very best friend, you'll learn about his private life away from baseball, from his childhood to his unfortunate death. Reviewed on Today, Good Morning, America and Day & Date. Photos.
Author : Mick Rock
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 16,83 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781402751929
Queen were the rarest of breeds: both genius in the studio and utterly brilliant performing live. Here, the photographer who provided the essential Queen image presents over 200 photos in full colour and black and white, together with contemporary quotes. He recalls his life and extraordinary times with the best-selling rock band.
Author : Barbara Park
Publisher : Yearling
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 32,63 MB
Release : 2011-01-26
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 030778682X
How could someone like Mick die? He was the kid who freaked out his mom by putting a ceramic eye in a defrosted chicken, the kid who did a wild dance in front of the whole school--and the kid who, if only he had worn his bicycle helmet, would still be alive today. But now Phoebe Harte's twelve-year-old brother is gone, and Phoebe's world has turned upside down. With her trademark candor and compassion, beloved middle-grade writer Barbara Park tells how Phoebe copes with her painful loss in this story filled with sadness, humor--and hope. Chosen by Publishers Weekly as one of their Best Books of 1996. "A full-fledged and fully convincing drama" (Publishers Weekly).
Author : Jesse Stuart
Publisher :
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 20,13 MB
Release : 1960
Category : Authors, American
ISBN :
Describes, affectionately and somewhat sentimentally, rural life in Kentucky, from the turn of the century to the present. Focuses on the author's father, an unlettered, hardworking and honest farmer, and his warm relations with family, friends and farm life.
