Mantle: The Best There Ever Was

"Mantle’s life story has been told many times, but it’s never received as loving a treatment as this one." Booklist, Starred Review

Mickey Mantle is one of baseball’s all—time greats. Playing for the New York Yankees for his entire professional career, Mantle was named to the All—Star team for 11 consecutive seasons, won three MVP awards, and was a seven—time World Series champion. He quickly became an icon who achieved hero status even while playing through injuries for most of his career.

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